Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,740 or more. The middle half of shuttle drivers and chauffeurs in Duluth earn between $31,250 and $38,030.
- $28K10th
- $31K25th
- $35KMedian
- $38K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,010 | $2,918 | $16.83 |
| Median | $34,590 | $2,882 | $16.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,250 | $2,604 | $15.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,030 | $3,169 | $18.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs in Duluth earn 17% less than the Minnesota average ($42,140) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($39,880). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $37,290.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $35,010 | $34,590 | $28,190 | $44,740 | 280 |
| Minnesota | $42,140 | $39,810 | $30,660 | $56,850 | 6,500 |
| United States | $39,880 | $37,290 | $28,090 | $55,070 | 248,530 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary after taxes in Duluth
On the average salary of $35,010, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $29,256 a year, or $2,438 a month and $1,125 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $29,472 | $2,456 |
| Working in MN | $29,256 | $2,438 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $35,010 buys what about $39,440 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 7.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 5th of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($43,960).
- Minneapolis$43,960
- Rochester$39,450
- Mankato$38,940
- St. Cloud$38,370
- Duluth$35,010
Highest-paying cities for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs
Honolulu, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($53,780).
- Honolulu, HI$53,780
- San Jose, CA$53,510
- Kahului, HI$52,970
- San Francisco, CA$52,900
- Bremerton, WA$51,470
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Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary in Duluth: questions
How much do shuttle drivers and chauffeurs make an hour in Duluth?
$16.83 an hour on average, and $16.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level shuttle drivers and chauffeurs salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,250, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the shuttle drivers and chauffeurs take-home pay in Duluth?
About $29,256 a year ($2,438 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,010. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do shuttle drivers and chauffeurs earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($39,880).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3053; area Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.42, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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