Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs
Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on a planned or scheduled basis. May collect a fare. Includes nonemergency medical transporters and hearse drivers.
Also called: Airport Apron Bus Driver, Airport Shuttle Driver, Airside Transfer Bus Driver, Chauffeur, Corporate Driver, Courtesy Car Driver
Median pay
$37,290
per year, U.S.
Pay range (10th–90th)
$28,090 – $55,070
People employed
248,530
Holland code
RCS
Realistic · Conventional · Social
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
Is this career right for you?
These are the things that stand out in this job compared with other U.S. jobs (O*NET 31.0 work context). Answer honestly.
- 1.Do you prefer doing your own work rather than directing others?
- 2.Do you enjoy serving customers or the public?
- 3.Are you OK working outdoors in all kinds of weather?
The hard parts
- Work outdoors in all weather
- Tight deadlines are common
- Mistakes can have serious consequences
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs pay by state
Highest-paying states
Annual median pay by state (50 states and DC with published data). Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
What shuttle drivers and chauffeurs do
- 01Test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation.
- 02Check 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.
- 03Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
- 04Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation, and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.
- 05Operate vehicles with specialized equipment, such as wheelchair lifts, to transport and secure passengers with special needs.
- 06Report any vehicle malfunctions or needed repairs.
Skills that matter most
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Transportation
- Public Safety and Security
- English Language
- Personnel and Human Resources
Work styles that stand out
- Dependability
- Cautiousness
Education and first steps
Share of workers by required education, as reported to O*NET.
How people get started
- Usually needs a high school diploma (O*NET Job Zone 2).
- Related work experience: over 2 years, up to and including 4 years.
- On-the-job training: anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month.
- A certification can help.
Most common answers from O*NET 31.0 Education, Training and Experience.
Interest fit (Holland code)
O*NET occupational interest scores, scale 1–7. Take the Free Career Test to compare with your own.
Career changes
Change from shuttle drivers and chauffeurs
- Subway and Streetcar Operators87% · +132%
- Parking Attendants87% · −6%
- Couriers and Messengers80% · +5%
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops78% · −1%
- Passenger Attendants75% · +1%
Change into shuttle drivers and chauffeurs
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
- Parking Attendants87% · $35,150
- Couriers and Messengers80% · $39,200
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops78% · $37,080
- Passenger Attendants78% · $37,720
- School Bus Monitors77% · $35,100
Majors that lead here
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
From the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.