Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $30,770 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.79
10th percentile $23,850
90th percentile $39,140
Employed locally 180
National median $36,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,850
    25th
    $28,990
    50th (median)
    $30,770
    75th
    $39,140
    90th
    $39,140

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary vs area income 49% Median Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Idaho Falls, ID $67,150
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $49,920
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $48,380
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $46,790
    Bozeman, MT $46,480

    Nearby metros — Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $36,550
    Michigan $36,500
    Columbus, GA-AL $36,210
    Logan, UT-ID $36,030
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $35,990
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $35,170

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,900
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,630
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,140
    Light Truck Drivers $39,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $54,870
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs in Athens, GA is $14.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.27 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salaries?

    The median Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary in Athens, GA is 16.1% below the national median of $36,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs in Athens?

    Entry-level Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs (10th percentile) earn around $23,850 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,990.