Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $43,230 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.79
10th percentile $19,200
90th percentile $64,210
Employed locally 1,670
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,200
    25th
    $24,830
    50th (median)
    $43,230
    75th
    $51,290
    90th
    $64,210

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $30,090
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,660
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $99,820
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,150
    Light Truck Drivers $34,070
    Sailors and Marine Oilers $48,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Southwest Louisiana is $20.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Southwest Louisiana is 24.7% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $19,200 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,830.