Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on a planned or scheduled basis. May collect a fare. Includes nonemergency medical transporters and hearse drivers.
Median pay: $37,290/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +6.7% projected growth, 2024–2034 — faster than average.
About 36,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
What's the median pay for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs?
The median pay for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs is $37,290 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs?
Employment for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs is projected to change +6.7% from 2024 to 2034 - faster than average.
What education is typically required for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs?
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
How many job openings are there each year for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs?
About 36,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.