Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs pay in California
In California, the median pay for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs is $21.50 an hour ($44,730 a year). About 29,940 people work in this job there.
That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($37,290). California ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.94 | $35,240 |
| 25% of workers | $17.95 | $37,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.50 | $44,730 |
| 75% of workers | $24.36 | $50,660 |
| 90% of workers | $29.69 | $61,750 |
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $50,040 | 1,140 |
| Modesto | $48,770 | 310 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $48,370 | 4,540 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $45,640 | 540 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $44,460 | 11,590 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $44,270 | 440 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $43,840 | 200 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $43,670 | 2,350 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $43,410 | 1,690 |
| Redding | $43,070 | 120 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $42,940 | 360 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $42,350 | 80 |
| Salinas | $42,310 | 410 |
| Chico | $41,560 | 100 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $40,570 | 290 |
| Vallejo | $40,430 | 380 |
| El Centro | $39,430 | 50 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $39,210 | 150 |
| Merced | $39,060 | 140 |
| Visalia | $39,040 | 170 |
| Napa | $38,720 | 180 |
| Fresno | $38,640 | 710 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $38,030 | 1,930 |
| Yuba City | $37,610 | 60 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $37,250 | 460 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.1% over ten years, faster than average · about 35,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,230 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $46,790 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $67,130 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $52,350 |
| Parking Attendants | $38,060 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $61,040 |
| Taxi Drivers | $39,260 |
| Passenger Attendants | $43,340 |
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