Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $39,320 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.91
10th percentile $33,580
90th percentile $62,650
Employed locally 170
National median $36,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,580
    25th
    $35,460
    50th (median)
    $39,320
    75th
    $52,070
    90th
    $62,650

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary vs area income 36% Median Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary is 64% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,860
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,170
    Light Truck Drivers$45,250
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,110
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs in Santa Cruz, CA is $18.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 7.2% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs (10th percentile) earn around $33,580 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,460.