Taxi Drivers Salary in Wisconsin

Taxi drivers in Wisconsin earn the most in Milwaukee (average $29,280 a year) and the least in Eau Claire ($27,460), across the 3 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the taxi drivers average at $28,670 and the median at $27,820 for 880 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $49,930.

Taxi Drivers average salary by city in Wisconsin

Milwaukee$29,280
La Crosse$28,960
Eau Claire$27,460

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Milwaukee	$29,280	$28,530	$27,530	$25,151	97
La Crosse	$28,960	$27,920	$27,580	$24,909	92
Eau Claire	$27,460	$26,300	$24,840	$23,744	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Taxi Drivers salary in other states

Taxi Drivers salary by city and state

More about pay in Wisconsin

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3054.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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