Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs

SOC code 53-3053 · O*NET-SOC 53-3053.00 · Little to some preparation needed · Transportation

Bright Outlook — O*NET expects rapid growth for this occupation

Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs pay

U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number

Median pay

$37,290

a year

Hourly

$17.93

per hour

10th$28,090Median$37,29090th$55,070

The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.

Average pay

$39,880

$19.17 per hour

Middle 50%

$32,710 – $45,700

25th to 75th percentile

Full spread

$28,090 – $55,070

10th to 90th percentile

People employed

248,530

nationwide

National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.

10th percentile: $28,090; $13.51/hr
25th percentile: $32,710; $15.73/hr
Median percentile: $37,290; $17.93/hr
75th percentile: $45,700; $21.97/hr
90th percentile: $55,070; $26.47/hr

What do shuttle drivers and chauffeurs 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.

The tasks that matter most day to day

Test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation.
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.
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.
Operate vehicles with specialized equipment, such as wheelchair lifts, to transport and secure passengers with special needs.
Report any vehicle malfunctions or needed repairs.
Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.
Pick up and drop off passengers at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.

How to qualify for this work

Most people in this role hold high school diploma or the equivalent (such as a ged) — 56% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.

Preparation level: zone 2 — Little to some preparation needed

Education: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Experience: Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
Training: Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

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Education reported by people doing this job

High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)56%
Some College Courses26%
Less than a High School Diploma17%
Post-Secondary Certificate0%

Common questions

How much does a shuttle drivers and chauffeurs earn?

The national median is $37,290 a year. The full range runs from $28,090 at the 10th percentile to $55,070 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.

Can you become a shuttle drivers and chauffeurs without a degree?

Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 2, meaning the typical entry route is usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.

Skills and knowledge you need

Core skills

Active Listening3.4/5
Critical Thinking3.3/5
Monitoring3.3/5
Speaking3.1/5
Reading Comprehension2.9/5

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service4.6/5
Transportation4.5/5
Public Safety and Security4.4/5
English Language3.9/5
Personnel and Human Resources3.8/5
Administrative3.7/5
Administration and Management3.7/5
Education and Training3.6/5

Transferable strengths: Operation and Control, Social Perceptiveness, Service Orientation, Operations Monitoring, Coordination.