Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,850 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.27
10th percentile $29,240
90th percentile $37,840
Employed locally 210
National median $36,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,240
    25th
    $30,330
    50th (median)
    $33,850
    75th
    $36,830
    90th
    $37,840

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,640
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51,570
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51,380
    Light Truck Drivers$41,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs in Northwest Illinois is $16.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary in Northwest Illinois is 7.7% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs (10th percentile) earn around $29,240 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,330.