SOC 53-3053 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs — Miami
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $34,610 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $37,290.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $34,610 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $37,290. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $29,480 and $36,510. The lowest tenth earn under $27,330, while the highest tenth earn more than $42,890.
The area has 6,620 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $36,580. Of the 678 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 641st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,330 | −26.7% |
| 25th | $29,480 | −20.9% |
| Median (50th) | $34,610 | −7.2% |
| 75th | $36,510 | −2.1% |
| 90th | $42,890 | +15.0% |
| Mean | $34,390 | −7.8% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $36,580 | 460 | |
| 2 | Sebastian | $36,030 | 90 | |
| 3 | North Port | $35,990 | 480 | |
| 4 | Punta Gorda | $35,770 | 80 | |
| 5 | Cape Coral | $35,440 | 400 | |
| 6 | Orlando | $35,340 | 2,270 | |
| 7 | Tampa | $34,900 | 1,500 | |
| 8 | Jacksonville | $34,750 | 920 | |
| 9 | Gainesville | $34,740 | 140 | |
| 10 | Crestview | $34,420 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Miami run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $34,610 buys what $33,472 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,472US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,610 a year, 7.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,330 to $42,890 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 6,620 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $36,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs in Miami, FL?
The median annual wage is $34,610, or $16.64 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $37,290, so pay in Miami, FL is 7.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Miami, FL earns more than $42,890 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,330 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Naples, at $36,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 6,620 jobs in this occupation in Miami, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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