Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $38,910 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.71
10th percentile $34,640
90th percentile $49,270
Employed locally 300
National median $36,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,640
    25th
    $35,680
    50th (median)
    $38,910
    75th
    $45,290
    90th
    $49,270

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary vs area income 41% Median Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary is 59% 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 Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,530
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,220
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,210
    Light Truck Drivers $44,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs in Santa Maria, CA is $18.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary in Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs (10th percentile) earn around $34,640 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,680.