Limo Industry Statistics: Jobs, Fleets, Demand
Chauffeur Employment, Pay, Growth and the Vehicle Classes Behind the U.S. Limo Business, From Government Data
Written by the Local Limo Network editorial team · Updated October 2026
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Quick answer: Key limo industry statistics: the U.S. has about 251,500 shuttle drivers and chauffeurs, with a median pay of $37,290 (May 2025). In taxi and limousine service, median pay is $43,230 including tips, and BLS projects 7 percent job growth through 2035. Federal rules divide fleets by size, with a USDOT number for 9–15 passenger vans used for pay and a CDL for 16 or more passengers.
Quick Facts
- 251,500 shuttle drivers and chauffeurs (2025)
- $43,230 median pay in taxi and limousine service, tips included
- 7% projected job growth, 2025–2035
- CDL with passenger endorsement for 16+ passengers
- O’Hare record: just under 114,000 people screened in one day
Limo Industry Statistics at a Glance
Federal data doesn’t track “limo drivers” as a single job. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) groups chauffeurs with shuttle drivers, and limo companies fall under the taxi and limousine service industry. These are the most useful national figures.
| Statistic | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Shuttle driver and chauffeur jobs (2025) | About 251,500 | BLS |
| Median pay, shuttle drivers and chauffeurs (May 2025) | $37,290 a year | BLS |
| Median pay in taxi and limousine service (May 2025, includes tips) | $43,230 a year | BLS |
| Share working in taxi and limousine service | About 7% | BLS |
| Projected job growth, 2025–2035 | 7%, to about 269,400 jobs | BLS |
| Taxi drivers, shuttle drivers and chauffeurs combined (2025) | 455,700 jobs; median $18.25 an hour | BLS |
| Busiest day ever at O’Hare checkpoints | Just under 114,000 people (June 22, 2025) | TSA |
Jobs: How Many Chauffeurs Work in the U.S.?
BLS counts about 251,500 shuttle drivers and chauffeurs. Roughly 7 percent, or about 17,600, work for taxi and limousine companies. The largest share, 25 percent, works in other transit and ground passenger transportation, followed by auto dealers at 7 percent and services for older adults and people with disabilities at 6 percent.
Wages: What Chauffeurs Earn
The median pay for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs was $37,290 in May 2025. In the taxi and limousine industry, the median was higher, $43,230, and BLS notes that these figures include tips.
Growth: Where Demand Is Headed
BLS projects 7 percent job growth for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs from 2025 to 2035, adding about 17,900 jobs. Air travel keeps setting records too. TSA screened just under 114,000 people at O’Hare on June 22, 2025, the most ever in a single day there, which keeps demand for O’Hare limo service and Atlanta airport car service strong.
Fleets: The Lines Regulators Draw
There is no federal count of limousines by type, but federal rules split fleets into classes. Interstate carriers running vehicles designed for 9 to 15 passengers for pay need a USDOT number, and drivers of vehicles carrying 16 or more people need a commercial driver’s license with a passenger endorsement. A typical Chicago limo fleet runs from sedans and SUVs to 15-passenger Sprinters and 30-passenger party buses. Riders can compare sedan, SUV and Sprinter car service by group size.
Seasonal Demand
BLS notes that evening and weekend shifts are common. For riders, the busy periods are holiday air travel, prom and wedding season and big event nights, so book early.
How to Use These Numbers
Journalists and operators may cite these figures with a link back. Operators can also list a limo company in the network, and riders can see how the directory works.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many chauffeurs are there in the U.S.?
About 251,500 shuttle drivers and chauffeurs as of 2025, per BLS.
How much do limo drivers make?
The median for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs was $37,290 in May 2025. In taxi and limousine service, it was $43,230, including tips.
Is the chauffeur job market growing?
Yes. BLS projects 7 percent growth from 2025 to 2035, or about 17,900 more jobs.
How many chauffeurs work for limo companies?
About 7 percent of shuttle drivers and chauffeurs work in the taxi and limousine service industry, roughly 17,600 people.
Do chauffeur wage figures include tips?
Yes. BLS notes that its wage figures for these drivers include tips.
Does a limo driver need a CDL?
For vehicles carrying 16 or more people, including the driver, yes, with a passenger endorsement.
When does a limo company need a USDOT number?
For interstate trips in vehicles designed for 9 to 15 passengers for pay, or 16 or more passengers.
What is the busiest day at O’Hare?
TSA screened just under 114,000 people at O’Hare on June 22, 2025, a single-day record for the airport.
When is limo demand highest?
Holiday travel, prom and wedding season and big event nights. Book early in those periods.
Where does this data come from?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook and Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, plus TSA and FMCSA.
Can I use these statistics in my article?
Yes. Cite the original sources and link back here.
How do I book?
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Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook · TSA · FMCSA
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