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Taxi Drivers

Job Description:

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

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Education & Outlook

Statewide

Typical Degree: No formal educational credential

Employed as of 2023: 703

2033 Projected Openings: 823

Entry Level Salary: $22,890

Median Salary: $28,510

Experienced Level Salary: $30,840

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This tool was built using publicly available data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics and the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.