How much does a shuttle driver and chauffeur make in California?
$44,730a year
Median yearly pay for shuttle driver and chauffeurs in California. That is $21.50 an hour or $3,728 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.50
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,240Median: $44,730Highest 10%: $61,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,240 | $16.94 | |
| 25th | $37,330 | $17.95 | |
| Median | $44,730 | $21.50 | |
| 75th | $50,660 | $24.36 | |
| 90th | $61,750 | $29.69 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $50,040 |
| Modesto, CA | $48,770 |
| San Francisco, CA | $48,370 |
| Oxnard, CA | $45,640 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $44,460 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $44,270 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $43,840 |
| San Diego, CA | $43,670 |
| Sacramento, CA | $43,410 |
| Redding, CA | $43,070 |
| Stockton, CA | $42,940 |
| Hanford, CA | $42,350 |
| Salinas, CA | $42,310 |
| Chico, CA | $41,560 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $40,570 |
| Vallejo, CA | $40,430 |
| El Centro, CA | $39,430 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $39,210 |
| Merced, CA | $39,060 |
| Visalia, CA | $39,040 |
| Napa, CA | $38,720 |
| Fresno, CA | $38,640 |
| Riverside, CA | $38,030 |
| Yuba City, CA | $37,610 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $37,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for shuttle driver and chauffeurs.
| 1. Hawaii | $50,310 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $45,700 |
| 3. California | $44,730 |
| 4. Washington | $44,660 |
| 5. New York | $44,160 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $43,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a shuttle driver and chauffeur make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.50 ($44,730 a year).
Do shuttle driver and chauffeurs make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $44,730 against $37,290 nationally, 20% more.
Where does California rank for shuttle driver and chauffeur pay?
California ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays shuttle driver and chauffeurs the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $50,040 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.