How do I become a shuttle drivers and chauffeur?

The typical entry-level education is usually requires a high school diploma or ged, though some occupations may not..

How much does a shuttle drivers and chauffeur make?

The median pay in the United States is $37,290 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025).

How to become a shuttle drivers and chauffeur

Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on a planned or scheduled basis. May collect a fare. Includes nonemergency medical transporters and hearse drivers.

Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.Typical entry-level education

$37,290Median pay a year

Steps to get there

Most employers expect usually requires a high school diploma or ged, though some occupations may not..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.

What shuttle drivers and chauffeurs do

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.
Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage driven fuel consumed, or fares received.
Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
Provide passengers with information or advice about the local area, points of interest, hotels, or restaurants.

Skills that matter most

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Active Learning
Writing
Learning Strategies

Is shuttle drivers and chauffeur a good career?

On the numbers, this job is close to the average across occupations. Median pay is 27% below the all-occupation median. Whether it fits you depends on the work itself, the schooling you are willing to do and where you want to live.

Where it pays most

Hawaii $50,310
District of Columbia $45,700
California $44,730
Washington $44,660
New York $44,160

Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary by state and city

Sources: O*NET® 31.0 (CC BY 4.0, USDOL/ETA) and BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Pay: BLS OEWS May 2025.