Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $47,500 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.84
10th percentile $36,280
90th percentile $67,040
Employed locally 760
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,280
    25th
    $40,360
    50th (median)
    $47,500
    75th
    $59,430
    90th
    $67,040

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 60% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 40% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    Alaska $64,890
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,210
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $63,530

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $31,560
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,970
    Light Truck Drivers $39,780
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $116,130
    Sailors and Marine Oilers $47,150
    Bus Drivers, School $33,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Slidell, LA is $22.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Slidell, LA is 17.3% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,280 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,360.