Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for shuttle drivers and chauffeurss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $39,880 ≈ $19/hr
National median salary $37,290
Total employment 248,530 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +6.7%
Faster than average
Annual openings 36,300 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 243,900 → 260,300 (+16,400)
Typical entry education No formal educational credential
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Hawaii$52,040
- District of Columbia$49,570
- Washington$47,540
- New York$46,560
- California$46,500
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$29,080
- West Virginia$29,500
- Arkansas$31,850
- Alabama$33,180
- South Carolina$33,290
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $52,040 | $50,310 | $25 | +30.5% | 2,490 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $49,570 | $45,700 | $24 | +24.3% | 440 |
| 3 | Washington | $47,540 | $44,660 | $23 | +19.2% | 4,780 |
| 4 | New York | $46,560 | $44,160 | $22 | +16.8% | 18,130 |
| 5 | California | $46,500 | $44,730 | $22 | +16.6% | 29,940 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $44,420 | $43,590 | $21 | +11.4% | 12,620 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $43,710 | $39,470 | $21 | +9.6% | 9,330 |
| 8 | Delaware | $43,540 | $37,880 | $21 | +9.2% | 880 |
| 9 | Colorado | $43,520 | $41,020 | $21 | +9.1% | 4,710 |
| 10 | Alaska | $42,930 | $39,800 | $21 | +7.6% | 960 |
| 11 | Vermont | $42,870 | $42,270 | $21 | +7.5% | 470 |
| 12 | Maryland | $42,800 | $39,750 | $21 | +7.3% | 5,480 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $42,140 | $39,810 | $20 | +5.7% | 6,500 |
| 14 | Illinois | $41,970 | $37,590 | $20 | +5.2% | 7,840 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $41,510 | $38,540 | $20 | +4.1% | 3,410 |
| 16 | Oregon | $41,320 | $37,310 | $20 | +3.6% | 3,510 |
| 17 | Virginia | $41,050 | $38,670 | $20 | +2.9% | 7,760 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $40,360 | $37,560 | $19 | +1.2% | 660 |
| 19 | Maine | $40,140 | $38,060 | $19 | +0.7% | 1,190 |
| 20 | Utah | $39,710 | $37,890 | $19 | -0.4% | 1,060 |
| 21 | Idaho | $39,290 | $36,190 | $19 | -1.5% | 1,110 |
| 22 | Nevada | $38,990 | $36,170 | $19 | -2.2% | 3,460 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $38,810 | $34,090 | $19 | -2.7% | 1,220 |
| 24 | Arizona | $38,800 | $36,840 | $19 | -2.7% | 5,620 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $38,760 | $36,300 | $19 | -2.8% | 790 |
| 26 | Missouri | $38,660 | $37,050 | $19 | -3.1% | 4,700 |
| 27 | Montana | $37,550 | $36,620 | $18 | -5.8% | 590 |
| 28 | Michigan | $36,830 | $36,330 | $18 | -7.6% | 5,870 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $36,260 | $33,450 | $17 | -9.1% | 3,240 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $35,700 | $34,970 | $17 | -10.5% | 1,490 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $35,630 | $36,310 | $17 | -10.7% | 620 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $35,560 | $35,280 | $17 | -10.8% | 1,570 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $35,540 | $30,640 | $17 | -10.9% | 2,140 |
| 34 | Texas | $35,540 | $35,600 | $17 | -10.9% | 13,240 |
| 35 | Georgia | $35,350 | $34,110 | $17 | -11.4% | 5,810 |
| 36 | Florida | $35,180 | $34,660 | $17 | -11.8% | 15,490 |
| 37 | Ohio | $35,060 | $33,530 | $17 | -12.1% | 10,450 |
| 38 | Kansas | $34,900 | $34,670 | $17 | -12.5% | 2,680 |
| 39 | Pennsylvania | $34,470 | $34,230 | $17 | -13.6% | 14,410 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $34,460 | $33,580 | $17 | -13.6% | 2,630 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $34,410 | $33,540 | $17 | -13.7% | 560 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $34,170 | $31,980 | $16 | -14.3% | 5,520 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | $34,060 | $34,000 | $16 | -14.6% | 6,820 |
| 44 | Indiana | $33,890 | $32,780 | $16 | -15% | 4,810 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $33,860 | $32,590 | $16 | -15.1% | 1,270 |
| 46 | Iowa | $33,660 | $32,580 | $16 | -15.6% | 1,880 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $33,290 | $30,490 | $16 | -16.5% | 2,500 |
| 48 | Alabama | $33,180 | $30,960 | $16 | -16.8% | 1,850 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $31,850 | $29,740 | $15 | -20.1% | 1,910 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $29,500 | $27,950 | $14 | -26% | 1,000 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $29,080 | $26,900 | $14 | -27.1% | 1,150 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 507 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $57,050 | $53,780 | 1,840 |
| 2 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $54,340 | $52,970 | 280 |
| 3 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $51,860 | $51,470 | 160 |
| 4 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $50,040 | $53,510 | 1,140 |
| 5 | Boulder, CO | $49,500 | $50,110 | 220 |
| 6 | Modesto, CA | $48,770 | $51,360 | 310 |
| 7 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $48,370 | $52,900 | 4,540 |
| 8 | Springfield, MA | $47,720 | $45,090 | 1,650 |
| 9 | Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $47,710 | $44,000 | 80 |
| 10 | Coeur d'Alene, ID | $46,550 | $42,920 | 90 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing shuttle drivers and chauffeurss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | $86,130 | $85,220 | 120 |
| 2 | Sector 51 - Information | $85,660 | $81,260 | 150 |
| 3 | Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $77,860 | $78,260 | — |
| 4 | Sector 52 - Finance and Insurance | $77,860 | $75,420 | — |
| 5 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $71,260 | $67,690 | — |
| 6 | Chemical Manufacturing (3255 and 3256 only) | $70,980 | $67,980 | — |
| 7 | Beverage Manufacturing | $69,150 | $64,560 | 130 |
| 8 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $68,820 | $63,610 | 130 |
| 9 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $68,820 | $63,610 | 130 |
| 10 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $63,310 | $64,620 | 100 |
| 11 | Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | $62,800 | $64,140 | 140 |
| 12 | Chemical Manufacturing | $62,540 | $69,940 | 110 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do shuttle drivers and chauffeurs make in the U.S.?
The median shuttle drivers and chauffeurs salary in the United States is $37,290 per year (mean $39,880), and about 80% earn between $28,090 and $55,070.
How much do shuttle drivers and chauffeurs make per hour?
Roughly $19 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $39,880 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays shuttle drivers and chauffeurs the most?
Hawaii has the highest average pay for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs at $52,040 per year (median $50,310).
What is the job outlook for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs?
Employment is projected to change +6.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 36,300 openings per year.