Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs Salary: $45,193 Median Pay (2026 stats)
TL;DR
About 229,630 shuttle drivers and chauffeurs nationally earn a mean of $45,193. Employment in the series shown rose about 25% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 8.6% annual growth.
Key Statistics
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs: what the data shows
Common questions about shuttle drivers and chauffeurs careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a shuttle drivers and chauffeurs?
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 53-3053.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 229,630 workers.
What does a shuttle drivers and chauffeurs do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment, Performing for or Working Directly with the Public, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Getting Information, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a shuttle drivers and chauffeurs make?
BLS national median annual wage: $36,670 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $45,193 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
Wage percentiles below are from the California OEWS extract (not national unless noted).
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,195 |
| 25th percentile | $37,141 |
| Median (50th) | $42,611 |
| 75th percentile | $49,730 |
| 90th percentile | $59,932 |
What education do you need?
For Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs, O*NET incumbent surveys in our extract most often report: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%).
These are education levels of current workers, not minimum legal requirements.
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Service Orientation, Active Listening, and knowledge areas including Transportation, Customer and Personal Service, Public Safety and Security, English Language. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is shuttle drivers and chauffeurs in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 8.6% annual growth (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: 50.8%.
Ten-year projected employment change: 127.3%.
Current U.S. headcount: 229,630.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do shuttle drivers and chauffeurss work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 229,630 | 19.1% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 211,860 | 17.6% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 101,830 | 8.5% |
| Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | 99,610 | 8.3% |
| Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | 59,290 | 4.9% |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 49,830 | 4.2% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs workforce.
Employment Over Time
229,630 Workforce in 2023
The Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs workforce has been growing over time.
Historical employment trends for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$45,193 Average Wage
In 2023, Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs earned an average of $45,193.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs.
Salary distribution for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs.
Employment Growth Projections
8.6% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
153,843 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: 50.8%
231,946 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: 127.3%
This occupation is projected to grow at 8.6% annually, indicating strong future demand.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs.
Wage Trends by Industry
-4.5% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs.
State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 25,720 employees, $44,120 avg wage
- NY: 17,620 employees, $46,390 avg wage
- PA: 14,430 employees, $35,920 avg wage
- TX: 13,070 employees, $35,030 avg wage
- FL: 13,070 employees, $36,130 avg wage
- OH: 11,160 employees, $35,220 avg wage
- MA: 10,380 employees, $42,660 avg wage
- NJ: 8,590 employees, $43,720 avg wage
- IL: 7,350 employees, $41,160 avg wage
- VA: 6,690 employees, $39,000 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ: 17,550 employees, $48,480 avg wage
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA: 9,540 employees, $43,360 avg wage
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH: 6,470 employees, $44,150 avg wage
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD: 6,190 employees, $39,810 avg wage
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN: 5,600 employees, $42,690 avg wage
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV: 4,870 employees, $44,060 avg wage
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL: 4,790 employees, $36,050 avg wage
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA: 3,950 employees, $50,030 avg wage
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI: 3,920 employees, $42,790 avg wage
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX: 3,830 employees, $36,890 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs.
Diversity
Demographic information on Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs in the US.
Gender and Age
The workforce of Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs in 2023 was 229,630 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.
Gender and age distribution for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs in 2023 were Business, Social Sciences, General Studies.
Common majors for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs workers.
Education level distribution for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs.
Skills
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs need many skills, but most especially Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Service Orientation.
Required skills for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs include Transportation, Customer and Personal Service, Public Safety and Security, English Language, Law and Government.
Knowledge areas required for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs include Far Vision, Control Precision, Depth Perception, Multilimb Coordination, Spatial Orientation.
Required abilities for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs.
Daily Activities
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs spend their time on activities such as Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment, Performing for or Working Directly with the Public, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Getting Information.
Most important work activities for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs.
About
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs
The average yearly wage for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs was $45,193 in 2023.
SOC Code
53-3053 - Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs reports an average salary of $45,193.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 229,630 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual growth is 8.6%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.