Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Northeast Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $44,460 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.37
10th percentile $29,440
90th percentile $60,190
Employed locally 990
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,440
    25th
    $37,130
    50th (median)
    $44,460
    75th
    $49,240
    90th
    $60,190

    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 Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$30,870
    Stockers and Order Fillers$30,520
    Bus Drivers, School$23,870
    Light Truck Drivers$30,000
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$37,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$55,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Northeast Louisiana is $21.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Northeast Louisiana is 22.6% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $29,440 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,130.