Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$37,290
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$17.93
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$55,070
entry level starts ~$28,090
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 249,000 employed

How much do Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs make?

The median pay for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs in the United States is $37,290 per year — about $17.93 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $28,090, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $55,070.

That is $24,100 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary range by percentile

Half of all Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs earn between $32,710 and $45,700 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$28,090$13.50
25th percentile (early career)$32,710$15.73
50th percentile (median)$37,290$17.93
75th percentile (experienced)$45,700$21.97
90th percentile (top earners)$55,070$26.48

Highest-paying states for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Hawaii leads the country for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs pay at $50,310 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($45,700) and California ($44,730). At the other end, Mississippi posts the lowest median at $26,900 — a gap of $23,410 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Hawaii$50,310$24.19+35%
2District of Columbia$45,700$21.97+23%
3California$44,730$21.50+20%
4Washington$44,660$21.47+20%
5New York$44,160$21.23+18%

Workforce and education

About 249,000 people work as Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $39,880 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs make in the United States?
The median Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary in the United States is $37,290 per year, or about $17.93 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $28,090, while the top 10% of earners make $55,070 or more.
How does Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs median of $37,290 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs the most?
Hawaii is the highest-paying state for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs, with a median salary of $50,310 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs need?
For most positions, a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs work in the United States?
About 249,000 people were employed as Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.