Taxi Drivers
SOC Code: 53-3054 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Taxi Drivers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $27,685 | $41,558 | $55,432 | $69,306 |
| Waco, TX | $27,685 | $41,558 | $55,432 | $69,306 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $27,685 | $41,558 | $55,432 | $69,306 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $27,456 | $41,309 | $55,162 | $69,014 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $25,542 | $38,189 | $50,814 | $63,461 |
| Abilene, TX | $24,086 | $36,234 | $48,402 | $60,549 |
| Amarillo, TX | $24,086 | $36,234 | $48,402 | $60,549 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $24,086 | $36,234 | $48,402 | $60,549 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $24,086 | $36,234 | $48,402 | $60,549 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $24,086 | $36,234 | $48,402 | $60,549 |
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