How much money do Uber Drivers make in Houston, Texas?
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In this post, we explore the question of how much Uber drivers make per year in Houston, Texas.
How much is an Uber driver’s salary in Houston?
Our estimate for an Uber Drivers’ salary in Houston is around $39,780 per year (a complete list of Uber pay estimates by city is available here).
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An ‘Average Driver’
An average Uber driver works around 30 hours per week.
The average trip for an Uber driver pays out $12.75 in the Houston area, and drivers reportedly complete about 2 full trips per hour (i.e., a total of $25.50).
Since an average Uber driver works about 30 hours per week, the total per-week earnings are $765.00 per week — making a year’s salary for a driver $39,780.
Methodology
This number includes a 20% fee taken by Uber.
It also includes a rough projection of operating cost (fuel, maintenance, taxes, fares and tolls). However, these variables differ greatly by vehicle & driver, so our final number is obviously an estimate — not an exact amount.
For drivers operating a hybrid or electric vehicle, maintenance and operating costs will likely be significantly lower.
Make More Money as an Uber Driver in Houston by driving during Surge Hours & in ‘Hot Spot’ Locations
If you want to make even more money as an Uber driver in Houston, it’s worth taking note of the city’s numerous ‘Hot Spot’ locations and high-demand hours:
Best Times in Houston for Uber Drivers:
Monday-Friday Rush Hour: 6am-9am & 4pm-8pm
Friday Night: 12am-3am
Saturday Night: 12am-3am
Weekend Evenings: 5pm – 12am
Best Locations for Uber Drivers in Houston:
Inner Loop, i.e., inside Loop 610
Monday – Friday Mornings
Galleria: Post Oak Blvd., San Felipe St.
Rice Village: Kirby Dr., Bissonnet St.
Downtown Houston: Louisiana St., Main St.
Midtown: Gray St., Bagby St.
The Heights: Heights Blvd., E 11th St.
Monday – Friday Afternoons
Galleria: Post Oak Blvd., San Felipe St.
The Heights: Heights Blvd., E 11th St.
Rice Village: Kirby Dr., Bissonnet St.
Downtown Houston: Louisiana St., Main St.
Weekend Evenings & Late Weekend Locations:
Downtown Houston: Louisiana St., Main St.
The Heights: Heights Blvd., E 11th St.
Midtown: Gray St., Bagby St.
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