How to become shuttle drivers and chauffeurseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Transportation Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$37,290

25th–75th pct. $32,710–$45,700

Top pay (est.)

$71,600

Top 10% $55,070

Pay in 5 years

$43,800est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$51,400est.

$44,200–$59,600

Outlook score

63/100

★★★☆☆ Average

AI replacement risk

37%

Low

Job growth (10 yr)

+7.1%

36K openings / yr

How to become shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

Typical education

No formal educational credential

BLS

Related experience

None

On-the-job training

Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs

Key skills

Monitoring

3.1

Social Perceptiveness

3.0

Critical Thinking

2.9

Active Listening

2.9

Coordination

2.9

Writing

2.8

Reading Comprehension

2.8

Service Orientation

2.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service

5.2

Public Safety and Security

4.9

Transportation

4.8

Administrative

4.2

English Language

4.1

Administration and Management

4.0

Psychology

4.0

Production and Processing

3.9

What the work involves

Assisting and Caring for OthersIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsGetting InformationPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOperating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

Far VisionReaction TimeOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionResponse OrientationRate Control

Education of workers

High school diploma

56%

Less than high school

17%

Training before entry

Over 10 years

20%

1–2 years

Related work experience

2–4 years

28%

None

24%

3–6 months

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data

Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.