Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Central Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,590 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.44
10th percentile $30,140
90th percentile $61,120
Employed locally 1,120
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,140
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $44,590
    75th
    $49,100
    90th
    $61,120

    Top-paying metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220

    Related occupations in Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,330
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,200
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$42,500
    Bus Drivers, School$40,140
    Light Truck Drivers$28,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$55,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Central Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Central Louisiana is $21.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.64 or more per hour.

    Is Central Louisiana above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Central Louisiana is 22.4% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $30,140 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.