Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs Salary by State
The national median pay for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs is $37,290 a year. By state, it ranges from $26,900 in Mississippi to $50,310 in Hawaii.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $28,090
- 25th percentile
- $32,710
- Median
- $37,290
- 75th percentile
- $45,700
- Top 10%
- $55,070
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 248,530 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $50,310 | +35% | $35,050 | $63,270 | 2,490 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $45,700 | +23% | $37,510 | $62,400 | 440 |
| 3 | California | $44,730 | +20% | $35,240 | $61,750 | 29,940 |
| 4 | Washington | $44,660 | +20% | $37,650 | $61,640 | 4,780 |
| 5 | New York | $44,160 | +18% | $33,750 | $61,320 | 18,130 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $43,590 | +17% | $35,830 | $55,930 | 12,620 |
| 7 | Vermont | $42,270 | +13% | $34,910 | $52,120 | 470 |
| 8 | Colorado | $41,020 | +10% | $33,420 | $56,030 | 4,710 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $39,810 | +7% | $30,660 | $56,850 | 6,500 |
| 10 | Alaska | $39,800 | +7% | $30,570 | $57,160 | 960 |
| 11 | Maryland | $39,750 | +7% | $34,060 | $57,270 | 5,480 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $39,470 | +6% | $32,750 | $60,100 | 9,330 |
| 13 | Virginia | $38,670 | +4% | $29,810 | $54,140 | 7,760 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $38,540 | +3% | $34,010 | $49,120 | 3,410 |
| 15 | Maine | $38,060 | +2% | $31,960 | $49,400 | 1,190 |
| 16 | Utah | $37,890 | +2% | $29,190 | $53,150 | 1,060 |
| 17 | Delaware | $37,880 | +2% | $31,200 | $60,510 | 880 |
| 18 | Illinois | $37,590 | +1% | $32,740 | $58,430 | 7,840 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $37,560 | +1% | $30,560 | $52,600 | 660 |
| 20 | Oregon | $37,310 | 0% | $33,090 | $53,110 | 3,510 |
| 21 | Missouri | $37,050 | −1% | $28,760 | $47,700 | 4,700 |
| 22 | Arizona | $36,840 | −1% | $30,770 | $47,080 | 5,620 |
| 23 | Montana | $36,620 | −2% | $29,840 | $46,290 | 590 |
| 24 | Michigan | $36,330 | −3% | $28,900 | $45,040 | 5,870 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $36,310 | −3% | $29,810 | $41,710 | 620 |
| 26 | Rhode Island | $36,300 | −3% | $31,200 | $47,140 | 790 |
| 27 | Idaho | $36,190 | −3% | $23,200 | $68,100 | 1,110 |
| 28 | Nevada | $36,170 | −3% | $25,830 | $56,920 | 3,460 |
| 29 | Texas | $35,600 | −5% | $21,490 | $47,920 | 13,240 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $35,280 | −5% | $28,080 | $44,000 | 1,570 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $34,970 | −6% | $27,620 | $47,930 | 1,490 |
| 32 | Kansas | $34,670 | −7% | $24,880 | $44,210 | 2,680 |
| 33 | Florida | $34,660 | −7% | $27,540 | $44,460 | 15,490 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $34,230 | −8% | $24,000 | $44,780 | 14,410 |
| 35 | Georgia | $34,110 | −9% | $23,730 | $47,790 | 5,810 |
| 36 | New Hampshire | $34,090 | −9% | $25,580 | $57,610 | 1,220 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $34,000 | −9% | $24,140 | $43,780 | 6,820 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $33,580 | −10% | $24,960 | $44,120 | 2,630 |
| 39 | Wyoming | $33,540 | −10% | $25,450 | $44,680 | 560 |
| 40 | Ohio | $33,530 | −10% | $26,470 | $45,830 | 10,450 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $33,450 | −10% | $27,960 | $50,450 | 3,240 |
| 42 | Indiana | $32,780 | −12% | $24,020 | $45,010 | 4,810 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $32,590 | −13% | $23,660 | $45,090 | 1,270 |
| 44 | Iowa | $32,580 | −13% | $25,690 | $44,840 | 1,880 |
| 45 | North Carolina | $31,980 | −14% | $24,150 | $46,320 | 5,520 |
| 46 | Alabama | $30,960 | −17% | $23,350 | $44,230 | 1,850 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $30,640 | −18% | $22,420 | $48,490 | 2,140 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $30,490 | −18% | $22,410 | $49,490 | 2,500 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $29,740 | −20% | $25,180 | $38,100 | 1,910 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $27,950 | −25% | $21,750 | $40,610 | 1,000 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $26,900 | −28% | $21,080 | $41,280 | 1,150 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary questions
Which state pays shuttle drivers and chauffeurs the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $50,310 a year (+35% vs. the national median of $37,290). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays shuttle drivers and chauffeurs the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $26,900 a year (−28% vs. national).
Where do most shuttle drivers and chauffeurs work?
California has the most jobs, about 29,940, with a median of $44,730.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.