Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $37,840 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.19
10th percentile $34,670
90th percentile $53,590
Employed locally 130
National median $36,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,670
    25th
    $37,820
    50th (median)
    $37,840
    75th
    $39,780
    90th
    $53,590

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary vs area income 56% Median Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary is 44% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $49,920
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $48,380
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $44,600
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $43,790
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $43,640
    Washington $43,190

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,710
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,680
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,340
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,560
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,190
    Light Truck Drivers $45,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs in Yakima, WA is $18.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary in Yakima, WA is 3.2% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs (10th percentile) earn around $34,670 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,820.