Career Outlook for Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs

Also known as:  Cab Driver, Courtesy Car Driver, Courtesy Van Driver, Funeral Car Driver, Hearse Driver, Limousine Driver, Livery Car Driver, Shuttle Bus Driver
The overall job outlook for Taxi Driver or Chauffeur careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 22.07 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 3.68 percent per year. Demand for Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs is expected to go up, with an expected 106,470 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 8.22 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs in the following states
New York 13,850
California 12,390
Texas 11,450
Nevada 10,180
Pennsylvania 8,580
Florida 7,640
New Jersey 7,110
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
Virgin Islands 90
Guam 130
Wyoming 300
Alaska 340
Montana 470
Vermont 500
South Dakota 510