DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
Occupational Description:
Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo. Includes hearse drivers. Excludes “Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians" (53-3011) and "Bus Drivers" (53-3020).| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities | 2,180 | 251 | $12.46/hr | $0.36/hr | $8.77/hr | $10.14/hr | $12.03/hr | $14.42/hr | $17.07/hr |
| Minnesota | 3,510 | 305 | $11.95/hr | $0.25/hr | $8.36/hr | $9.57/hr | $11.51/hr | $14.01/hr | $16.47/hr |
| U S | 166,890 | 2,336 | $12.34/hr | $0.09/hr | $8.33/hr | $9.24/hr | $11.22/hr | $14.34/hr | $18.33/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Bus Drivers, School | 6,510 | $16.03/hr | N/A |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | 2,190 | N/A | N/A |
| Couriers and Messengers | 760 | $13.49/hr | N/A |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | 250 | $9.14/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
- Drives taxicab, limousine, company car, hearse, or privately owned vehicle to transport passengers.
- Communicates with taxicab dispatcher by radio or telephone to receive requests for passenger service.
- Collects and documents fees, payments, and deposits determined by rental contracts or taximeter recordings.
- Assists passengers to enter and exit vehicle, assists with luggage, and holds umbrellas in wet weather.
- Maintains vehicle by performing such duties as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.
- Delivers automobiles to customers from rental agency, car dealership, or repair shop.
- Tests performance of vehicle accessories, such as lights, horn, and windshield wipers.
- Performs errands for customers, such as carrying mail to and from post office.
- Vacuums, sweeps, and cleans interior, and washes and polishes exterior of automobile.
- Makes minor repairs on vehicle, such as fixing punctures, cleaning spark plugs, or adjusting carburetor.