Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $38,910 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.71
10th percentile $34,910
90th percentile $54,550
Employed locally 2,130
National median $36,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,910
    25th
    $36,120
    50th (median)
    $38,910
    75th
    $47,960
    90th
    $54,550

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary vs area income 38% Median Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary is 62% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $46,790
    Chico, CA $46,450
    Napa, CA $45,320
    Carson City, NV $44,850
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $44,010

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,000
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,690
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,480
    Light Truck Drivers$43,820
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$58,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs in San Diego, CA is $18.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary in San Diego, CA is 6.1% above 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs (10th percentile) earn around $34,910 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,120.