Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $32,760 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $15.75
10th percentile $27,050
90th percentile $47,600
Employed locally 550
National median $36,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,050
    25th
    $28,970
    50th (median)
    $32,760
    75th
    $38,560
    90th
    $47,600

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary vs area income 39% Median Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary is 61% 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
    District of Columbia $44,020
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $43,790
    California $41,600
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $41,250
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $40,910
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $39,570

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,880
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,530
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,330
    Light Truck Drivers$45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,260
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs in Des Moines, IA is $15.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary in Des Moines, IA is 10.7% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs (10th percentile) earn around $27,050 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,970.