Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #51 of 51 · LA
13% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,930 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $49,320
Employment 28,540
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,710P25 $44,330 Median $49,320P75 $58,780P90 $68,740
About 80% of heavy and tractor-trailer truck driverss in Louisiana earn between $36,710 and $68,740. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in Louisiana is $51,930, about 13% below the U.S. average ($59,710). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $54,840 | $55,120 | 5,830 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $51,540 | $53,330 | 5,500 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $49,960 | $52,000 | 1,340 |
| Lafayette, LA | $49,450 | $55,190 | 2,920 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $49,410 | $51,760 | 1,040 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $49,360 | $50,590 | 3,060 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $49,300 | $51,470 | 1,460 |
| Hammond, LA | $48,650 | $50,100 | 830 |
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