Light Truck Drivers Salary in Central Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $28,320 -35.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.62
10th percentile $18,420
90th percentile $45,290
Employed locally 320
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,420
    25th
    $24,120
    50th (median)
    $28,320
    75th
    $35,760
    90th
    $45,290

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Related occupations in Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,330
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,200
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $44,590
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,500
    Bus Drivers, School $40,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Central Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Central Louisiana is $13.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.15 or more per hour.

    Is Central Louisiana above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Central Louisiana is 35.8% below the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $18,420 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,120.