Description

Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter.

Interests

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Work Values

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Tasks

Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary.
Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
Complete accident reports when necessary.
Determine fares based on trip distances and times, using taximeters and fee schedules, and announce fares to passengers.
Drive taxicabs or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.

Work Activities

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Detailed Work Activities

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Technology Skills

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Data base user interface and query software
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Abilities

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Skills

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Knowledge

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Most Common Education Level

The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.

Certificates

These are the certification(s) applicable to Taxi Drivers:

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Income Percentile

The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.

Income Percentile	Annual Income
Low (10%)	$29,381
Median (50%)	$36,471
High (90%)	$44,519

Income by Experience

This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).

Experience	Income
Entry Level	$37,731
Mid Level	$41,219
Senior Level	$42,407
Expert Level	N/A

Employability

There are currently 171,100 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 193,800 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 13%.

The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.

Projected Job Growth of 13%

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Projected Job Growth

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