How much does a shuttle drivers and chauffeur make?

The median pay is $17.93 per hour — roughly $37,500 a year, with the real range running from about $13.51/hr (10th percentile) to $26.47/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Do you need a degree to be a shuttle drivers and chauffeur?

The typical entry-level education is: Less than high school. Overall preparation level: some preparation (Job Zone 2 of 5).

What does a shuttle drivers and chauffeur actually do all day?

Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule. 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. Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary.

Transportation

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.

What it pays
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs earn a median of $17.93/hr — about $37,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn $13.51/hr; the top 10% earn $26.47/hr. (Annual figures are approximate: hourly × 2,080.)

What you'd actually do

Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule.
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.
Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary.
Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
Complete accident reports when necessary.
Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.

How you get there

Typical entry-level education: Less than high school. Overall preparation: some preparation (Job Zone 2 of 5).

The feel of the work

Much of the work happens outdoors. (Compared against the other 818 careers in the guide.)

Working for yourself

About 3.1% of shuttle drivers and chauffeurs are self-employed.

Who it tends to fit

This work tends to fit people who are hands-on, organized and detail-focused and people-focused.

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Quick questions

How much does a shuttle drivers and chauffeur make?: The median pay is $17.93 per hour — roughly $37,500 a year, with the real range running from about $13.51/hr (10th percentile) to $26.47/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Do you need a degree to be a shuttle drivers and chauffeur?: The typical entry-level education is: Less than high school. Overall preparation level: some preparation (Job Zone 2 of 5).
What does a shuttle drivers and chauffeur actually do all day?: Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule. 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. Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary.

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