how much does a taxi driver in new  york make
Top-Paying Locations. Among the states, New York had the most jobs for cab drivers in 2013 and also the highest average pay -- $15.46 per hour and $32,160 annually. Nevada had the second-highest pay of $14.52 hourly, which is equivalent to $30,200 annually full time. Major cities in these states also had the most jobs for taxi drivers.