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How much do Uber drivers make in Houston, Texas?
I just moved into my very first apartment, and it’s my first time living away from home. Everything is more expensive than I thought it’d be, so I’m in search of a way to supplement my income. How much do Uber drivers make in Houston, Texas?
Natalie Todoroff · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Good question! Uber drivers in
Houston, Texas
make between a median of $38,600 per year. The average, however, is much lower at just $23,820 per year, a staggering 53% below the national average. According to 2015 data directly from the rideshare giant, Uber’s fees and expenses—like paying for gasoline and
car insurance
—gobbled up 24% of Houston drivers’ paychecks, yielding them just $10.75 per hour. While this is higher than the Texas statewide minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, it’s not quite enough to live a comfortable life in the Space City. A brief glance at MIT’s Living Wage Calculator for Houston paints a more detailed picture of just how much you need. Their research shows that a single adult household needs to make at least $14.26 per hour in order to live in Houston (meaning there’s enough leftover for the occasional dinner out, movie night, or case of LaCroix at the grocery store). Per year, that’s about $29,667 before taxes.
Bottom line? As a side hustle, Uber is a great option if you’ve got no qualms opening your car door up to strangers—but make sure you’ve got
rideshare coverage
first. It’s very unlikely that your car insurance already covers ridesharing
, so make sure that you’re covered before you start your new gig. View full answer
- Gregory R.
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