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.

Louisiana
$51,930
U.S. average
$59,710

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 areaMedianMeanEmployment
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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in Louisiana?

The median heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in Louisiana is $49,320 per year (mean $51,930), and about 80% earn between $36,710 and $68,740.

How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make per hour in Louisiana?

Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $51,930 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Louisiana a high-paying state for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?

Louisiana ranks #51 of 51 states for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers pay. Its mean salary of $51,930 is about 13% below the U.S. average of $59,710.

Which metro areas in Louisiana pay heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Louisiana for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers are Baton Rouge, LA ($54,840), New Orleans-Metairie, LA ($51,540), Lake Charles, LA ($49,960), by median annual wage.

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