Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur Salary in 2026

    SOC: 53-3053.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $36,670
    per year
    Salary Range
    $27K – $53K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    229,630
    employed
    Job Growth
    +6.7%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs Make?

    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs earn a median annual salary of $36,670 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $27,490 at the 10th percentile to $52,910 at the 90th percentile — a range of $25,420. The highest-paying state is District of Columbia at $44,020.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$27,490
    25th percentile$31,460
    Median (50th)$36,670
    75th percentile$44,510
    90th percentile$52,910
    10th: $27,490Median: $36,67090th: $52,910
    Section 02

    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    District of Columbiatop$44,020
    Washington$43,190
    California$41,600
    New York$41,580
    Maryland$40,550
    Vermont$40,080
    Hawaii$39,880
    New Jersey$39,830
    Delaware$39,500
    Massachusetts$38,920
    Colorado$38,840
    Minnesota$38,780
    Utah$38,410
    Alaska$37,380
    Connecticut$37,370
    Virginia$37,350
    Maine$36,950
    Illinois$36,880
    Montana$36,780
    North Dakota$36,760
    Oregon$36,610
    Arizona$36,540
    Michigan$36,500
    Nevada$35,990
    Missouri$35,780
    Idaho$35,770
    Texas$35,590
    Rhode Island$35,480
    South Dakota$35,300
    Pennsylvania$35,070
    New Mexico$34,510
    Florida$34,130
    New Hampshire$33,610
    Indiana$33,550
    Tennessee$33,450
    Nebraska$33,280
    Kansas$33,120
    Louisiana$33,040
    Georgia$32,500
    Wyoming$32,500
    North Carolina$31,970
    Kentucky$31,950
    Ohio$31,650
    Iowa$30,890
    South Carolina$30,570
    Oklahoma$30,330
    Alabama$29,990
    Wisconsin$29,430
    Arkansas$28,810
    Mississippi$28,400
    West Virginia$27,740
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs

    Idaho Falls, ID
    Highest paying
    $67,150
    top metro salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI
    $49,920
    $-17,230 vs highest
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA
    $48,380
    $-18,770 vs highest
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    $47,590
    $-19,560 vs highest
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    $46,790
    $-20,360 vs highest
    Napa, CA
    $45,320
    $-21,830 vs highest
    Boulder, CO
    $45,130
    $-22,020 vs highest
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
    $44,600
    $-22,550 vs highest
    Section 04

    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$27,490 – $31,460
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$36,670
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$44,510
    Senior (15+ yrs)$52,910+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs in Idaho Falls, ID earn $67,150 — $30,480 above the national median. Union membership, additional certifications, and supervisory experience are the most reliable paths to higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($44,510) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurthis career$36,670
    Baggage Porters and Bellhop$36,020
    Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerk$41,460
    Couriers and Messenger$38,340
    Dispatcher$48,880

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 53-3053.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.