Also called: Executive Driver, Black Car Driver
Drives executives, celebrities, and special-event clients in luxury cars and limos.
You pick up a CEO at the airport, handle her bags, and drive smoothly while she works on calls. On weekends you might drive a wedding party in a stretch limo.
Based on BLS taxi drivers and chauffeurs; tips add a lot.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Driver's license and clean record; some need a chauffeur license or CDL for large limos.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing much faster than average (about 9% over 10 years). Part of a fast-growing group.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Luxury robotaxis may take some rides; personal service, security and event driving keep chauffeurs needed.
Age 21+. One way to start: Apply to limo and black-car companies; a few states also need a chauffeur's license endorsement
Classes: Driver's education, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-3053.
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