Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,090 | $13.51 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $37,290 | $17.93 |
| Mean (average) | $39,880 | $19.17 |
| 90th percentile | $55,070 | $26.47 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 54 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $30,960 | $23,350 | $44,230 | 1,850 | 0.55 |
| Alaska | $39,800 | $30,570 | $57,160 | 960 | 1.85 |
| Arizona | $36,840 | $30,770 | $47,080 | 5,620 | 1.08 |
| Arkansas | $29,740 | $25,180 | $38,100 | 1,910 | 0.92 |
| California | $44,730 | $35,240 | $61,750 | 29,940 | 1.03 |
| Colorado | $41,020 | $33,420 | $56,030 | 4,710 | 1.02 |
| Connecticut | $38,540 | $34,010 | $49,120 | 3,410 | 1.26 |
| Delaware | $37,880 | $31,200 | $60,510 | 880 | 1.14 |
| District of Columbia | $45,700 | $37,510 | $62,400 | 440 | 0.39 |
| Florida | $34,660 | $27,540 | $44,460 | 15,490 | 0.98 |
| Georgia | $34,110 | $23,730 | $47,790 | 5,810 | 0.74 |
| Guam | $26,940 | $20,380 | $42,350 | 110 | 1.03 |
| Hawaii | $50,310 | $35,050 | $63,270 | 2,490 | 2.48 |
| Idaho | $36,190 | $23,200 | $68,100 | 1,110 | 0.81 |
| Illinois | $37,590 | $32,740 | $58,430 | 7,840 | 0.8 |
| Indiana | $32,780 | $24,020 | $45,010 | 4,810 | 0.94 |
| Iowa | $32,580 | $25,690 | $44,840 | 1,880 | 0.75 |
| Kansas | $34,670 | $24,880 | $44,210 | 2,680 | 1.17 |
| Kentucky | $33,580 | $24,960 | $44,120 | 2,630 | 0.82 |
| Louisiana | $30,640 | $22,420 | $48,490 | 2,140 | 0.69 |
| Maine | $38,060 | $31,960 | $49,400 | 1,190 | 1.16 |
| Maryland | $39,750 | $34,060 | $57,270 | 5,480 | 1.24 |
| Massachusetts | $43,590 | $35,830 | $55,930 | 12,620 | 2.17 |
| Michigan | $36,330 | $28,900 | $45,040 | 5,870 | 0.83 |
| Minnesota | $39,810 | $30,660 | $56,850 | 6,500 | 1.38 |
| Mississippi | $26,900 | $21,080 | $41,280 | 1,150 | 0.62 |
| Missouri | $37,050 | $28,760 | $47,700 | 4,700 | 1 |
| Montana | $36,620 | $29,840 | $46,290 | 590 | 0.72 |
| Nebraska | $35,280 | $28,080 | $44,000 | 1,570 | 0.96 |
| Nevada | $36,170 | $25,830 | $56,920 | 3,460 | 1.4 |
| New Hampshire | $34,090 | $25,580 | $57,610 | 1,220 | 1.12 |
| New Jersey | $39,470 | $32,750 | $60,100 | 9,330 | 1.36 |
| New Mexico | $34,970 | $27,620 | $47,930 | 1,490 | 1.07 |
| New York | $44,160 | $33,750 | $61,320 | 18,130 | 1.17 |
| North Carolina | $31,980 | $24,150 | $46,320 | 5,520 | 0.7 |
| North Dakota | $37,560 | $30,560 | $52,600 | 660 | 0.96 |
| Ohio | $33,530 | $26,470 | $45,830 | 10,450 | 1.18 |
| Oklahoma | $32,590 | $23,660 | $45,090 | 1,270 | 0.46 |
| Oregon | $37,310 | $33,090 | $53,110 | 3,510 | 1.12 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,230 | $24,000 | $44,780 | 14,410 | 1.49 |
| Puerto Rico | $21,890 | $21,840 | $26,420 | 1,630 | 1.09 |
| Rhode Island | $36,300 | $31,200 | $47,140 | 790 | 0.98 |
| South Carolina | $30,490 | $22,410 | $49,490 | 2,500 | 0.68 |
| South Dakota | $36,310 | $29,810 | $41,710 | 620 | 0.84 |
| Tennessee | $33,450 | $27,960 | $50,450 | 3,240 | 0.62 |
| Texas | $35,600 | $21,490 | $47,920 | 13,240 | 0.59 |
| Utah | $37,890 | $29,190 | $53,150 | 1,060 | 0.38 |
| Vermont | $42,270 | $34,910 | $52,120 | 470 | 0.98 |
| Virgin Islands | $35,300 | $26,670 | $40,690 | 70 | 1.45 |
| Virginia | $38,670 | $29,810 | $54,140 | 7,760 | 1.18 |
| Washington | $44,660 | $37,650 | $61,640 | 4,780 | 0.84 |
| West Virginia | $27,950 | $21,750 | $40,610 | 1,000 | 0.9 |
| Wisconsin | $34,000 | $24,140 | $43,780 | 6,820 | 1.45 |
| Wyoming | $33,540 | $25,450 | $44,680 | 560 | 1.24 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 35,500. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 1.8%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs
- Typical entry education
- No formal educational credential
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation.
- Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
- Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
- Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation, and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.
- Operate vehicles with specialized equipment, such as wheelchair lifts, to transport and secure passengers with special needs.
- Report any vehicle malfunctions or needed repairs.
- Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.
- Pick up and drop off passengers at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
Technology skills
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- AOL MapQuest
- Actsoft Comet Tracker
- Digital Dispatch
- Easy Dispatch
- EventHelix WebTaxi
- GPC Autocab
- Global positioning system GPS software
- Mobile Knowledge Cabmate
- PC Dispatch
- Penchant Software dispatchOffice
- Piccolo Software PiccoloTaxi
- TSS Wireless Fleet Management Suite
Transferable skills for career changers: Operation and Control, Social Perceptiveness, Service Orientation, Operations Monitoring, Coordination, Time Management.
Common job titles: Airport Shuttle Driver, Chauffeur, Driver, Limo Driver (Limousine Driver), Motor Coach Driver, Shuttle Bus Driver, Shuttle Driver, Special Needs Bus Driver, Transportation Driver, Van Driver.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do shuttle drivers and chauffeurs make?
The national median annual wage for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs was $37,290 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $28,090 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $55,070. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do shuttle drivers and chauffeurs need?
BLS lists no formal educational credential as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and short-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is shuttle drivers and chauffeurs a growing career?
BLS projects employment of shuttle drivers and chauffeurs to change +7.1% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 35,500 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay shuttle drivers and chauffeurs the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Hawaii ($50,310), District of Columbia ($45,700), California ($44,730). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.