DALLAS — There's a big demand for rideshare drivers, but that doesn't always mean big bucks for the drivers, especially here in Texas.
According to a study from Market Watch Guides, rideshare drivers in Texas report earning less than drivers in all but two other states.
According to their website, the organization says they compiled user-reported salary data from ZipRecruiter and Value Walk to determine average earnings for rideshare drivers in each state.
The study looked at driver salary, cost of living and what it costs to use a car for work across each state.
In states like Minnesota and Kentucky - which ranked first and second as the most profitable states for drivers - the relatively low cost of living allows rideshare drivers to hold on to more of their earnings than drivers in other parts of the country.
There are more factors at play.
For example, the study shows Texans have a cost of living and cost of car usage slightly below the national average.
With rideshare earnings more than 12 percent below the national average, picking up riders in the Lone Star State still isn't as profitable in comparison to most other parts of the United States.
It's not just the state's economy that plays a role though. Rideshare wages are highly variable -- they can change depending on the location, time of day, traffic, and current demand.
Despite the variation in income, rideshare driving is an attractive gig or side hustle for some because of the ease of access, and flexible hours the job allows.