State medians come from the same OEWS release as the national figures. The cost-of-living column divides each state median by that state's BEA Regional Price Parity, restating pay in national-average dollars so a high-cost state and a low-cost one can be compared directly.
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur Salary (2026): Data, Outlook & How to Become One
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs earn a median of $37,290 per year ($17.93/hr) (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Employment is projected to grow 6.7% through 2034, with about 36,300 openings a year (BLS EP, 2024–2034). Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
SOC 53-3053Transportation and Material MovingLast updated August 15, 2026
- Median pay
- $37,290
- Projected growth
- +6.7%
- Openings a year
- 36,300
- Typical education
- No formal credential
BLS OEWS, May 2025
BLS EP, 2024–2034
BLS EP, 2024–2034
BLS EP, 2024–2034
Also advertised as: Airport Shuttle Driver, Car Driver, Chauffeur, Driver, Limo Driver (Limousine Driver), Motor Coach Driver.
How much do Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs make?
10th percentile$28,090
Entry / lowest-paid tenth
25th percentile$32,710
Lower quartile
Median (50th)$37,290
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile$45,700
Upper quartile
90th percentile$55,070
Top-paid tenth
| Median annual wage | $37,290 |
|---|---|
| Median hourly wage | $17.93/hr |
| Mean annual wage | $39,880 |
| People employed | 248,530 |
Versus all US occupations
At $37,290, Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs earn 27% below the $50,980 median across all US occupations, a difference of $13,690 a year.
Versus transportation and material moving occupations
Inside the Transportation and Material Moving group, where the middle occupation pays $58,405, this is 36% below the group median.
Pay range
The top 10% earn $55,070 or more while the bottom 10% earn $28,090, a gap of 2.0×. That is a typical spread for a US occupation.
Rank in the bank
This median pays more than 6% of the 923 occupations in the NueCareer career bank.
Highest-paying state
Hawaii pays the most at $50,310, and still leads at $45,757 once local prices are taken into account.
Which states pay Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs the most?
| State | Median | COL-adjusted | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $50,310 | $45,757 | 2,490 |
| District of Columbia | $45,700 | $41,583 | 440 |
| California | $44,730 | $40,399 | 29,940 |
| Washington | $44,660 | $41,733 | 4,780 |
| New York | $44,160 | $40,919 | 18,130 |
| Massachusetts | $43,590 | $41,217 | 12,620 |
| Vermont | $42,270 | $43,151 | 470 |
| Colorado | $41,020 | $39,805 | 4,710 |
| Minnesota | $39,810 | $40,367 | 6,500 |
| Alaska | $39,800 | $38,883 | 960 |
Is Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur a growing career?
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs6.7%
All US occupations3.1%
+6.7% projected growth vs 3.1% for all occupations.
Much faster than average
BLS projects employment of Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs to change 6.7% over 2024–2034, roughly 2.2× the 3.1% projected for all occupations. That is 16,400 more jobs.
Annual openings
About 36,300 openings are projected each year, 14.9% of the 243,900 jobs that existed in 2024. Most come from workers leaving the occupation, not from growth alone.
Overall employment of taxi drivers, shuttle drivers, and chauffeurs is projected to grow 9 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Strong employment growth is expected as people continue to rely on these drivers for their transportation needs.
Demand for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs will be driven by an increasing population of older adults who need nonemergency healthcare transportation and by people with disabilities who require paratransit services. These workers also will be needed to meet the continued demand for special events transportation, tours, and business and luxury travel.
How to become a Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur
Taxi drivers, shuttle drivers, and chauffeurs typically have no formal educational requirements, although many drivers have a high school diploma or equivalent. They typically get brief on-the-job training. They also may need a special driver’s license, such as a taxi or limousine license. Clean driving records and background checks are sometimes required.
| Typical entry-level education | No formal educational credential |
|---|---|
| Preparation needed (O*NET job zone) | Little or no preparation |
| Work experience in a related occupation | None |
| Typical on-the-job training | Short-term on-the-job training |
What education people in the job have
O*NET incumbent survey: the highest level of education reported by people already working as shuttle drivers and chauffeurs.
- High School Diploma56.2%
- Some College Courses26.1%
- Less than a High School Diploma17.3%
- Post-Secondary Certificate0.2%
- Master's Degree0.2%
What does a Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur do?
Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on a planned or scheduled basis. May collect a fare. Includes nonemergency medical transporters and hearse drivers.
Taxi drivers (including ride-hailing drivers), shuttle drivers, and chauffeurs drive people to and from the places they need to go, such as homes, workplaces, airports, and shopping centers.
Day-to-day tasks
- Test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation.
- 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.
- 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.
- Drive shuttle busses, limousines, company cars, or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.
- Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
- Report any vehicle malfunctions or needed repairs.
- Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
O*NET core tasks, ordered by reported importance.
Where shuttle drivers and chauffeurs work
| Other transit and ground passenger transportation | 25% |
|---|---|
| Taxi and limousine service | 10% |
| Automobile dealers | 8% |
| Local government, excluding education and hospitals | 5% |
| Services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 5% |
BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024–2034 edition.
Core skills
- Active Listening3.4/5
- Critical Thinking3.3/5
- Monitoring3.3/5
- Speaking3.1/5
- Reading Comprehension2.9/5
- Active Learning2.6/5
- Writing2.5/5
- Learning Strategies2.3/5
Transferable skills
- Operation and Control3.3/5
- Social Perceptiveness3.1/5
- Service Orientation3.1/5
- Operations Monitoring3.1/5
- Coordination2.9/5
- Time Management2.9/5
- Judgment and Decision Making2.8/5
- Persuasion2.4/5
Tools and software
- Office suite software · in demand
- Operating system software · in demand
- Spreadsheet software · in demand
- Web page creation and editing software · in demand
- Data base user interface and query software
- Internet browser software
- Map creation software
- Mobile location based services software
“In demand” marks an O*NET Employer-Based Hot Technology, software named in real job postings for this occupation.
What personality type suits a Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur?
Interest profile: O*NET Occupational Interests, scored 1–7
Realisticprimary6.5
Investigative1.0
Artistic1.0
Socialprimary3.0
Enterprising2.1
Conventionalprimary4.2
Day to day this is work built around hands-on, practical work with tools, machines or the outdoors, combined with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data.
Closest MBTI types
NueCareer fit scores: cosine similarity between each MBTI type's interest vector and this occupation's O*NET interest profile. Not a BLS or O*NET figure; the method is documented on our methodology page.
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur: frequently asked questions
How much do Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs make?
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs earn a median of $37,290 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 27% below the $50,980 median for all US occupations. That works out at $17.93/hr. The middle half earn between $32,710 and $45,700. The top 10% earn $55,070 or more.
Do you need a degree to become a Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur?
No. BLS lists no formal educational credential as the typical entry requirement for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs, and O*NET rates the preparation needed as little or no preparation. BLS also lists short-term on-the-job training as typical on-the-job training. In O*NET's survey of people already doing the job, 56.2% hold high school diploma.
Is Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur a growing career?
Yes, strongly. Employment is projected to grow 6.7% over 2024–2034, more than double the 3.1% projected for all occupations (BLS EP, 2024–2034). BLS still projects about 36,300 openings a year, mostly from workers retiring or moving to other work.
What does a Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur do?
Taxi drivers (including ride-hailing drivers), shuttle drivers, and chauffeurs drive people to and from the places they need to go, such as homes, workplaces, airports, and shopping centers. A core O*NET task: test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation. Employers most often ask for Office suite software, Operating system software, Spreadsheet software.
Which states pay Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs the most?
The highest state medians for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs are Hawaii ($50,310), District of Columbia ($45,700), California ($44,730) (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
What personality type suits a Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur?
O*NET scores Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs highest on the Realistic, Conventional and Social interest areas, so the work mixes hands-on, practical work with tools, machines or the outdoors with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data. On NueCareer's MBTI-to-interest mapping the closest types are ISTJ, ISFJ, ESTJ. Personality is a fit signal, not a gate. The free NueCareer quiz scores your own profile against all 923 occupations in the bank.