Light Truck Drivers Salary in Lake Charles, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Charles, LA

Median annual salary $38,720 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.62
10th percentile $22,450
90th percentile $80,070
Employed locally 710
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,450
    25th
    $30,170
    50th (median)
    $38,720
    75th
    $49,800
    90th
    $80,070

    Lake Charles economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 58% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 42% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,620
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,300
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $48,480

    Related occupations in Lake Charles, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,970
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,790
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,340
    Bus Drivers, School$38,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,570
    Sailors and Marine Oilers$37,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Lake Charles?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Lake Charles, LA is $18.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.56 or more per hour.

    Is Lake Charles above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Lake Charles, LA is 12.3% 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 Lake Charles?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $22,450 per year in Lake Charles, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,170.