Light Truck Drivers Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Light Truck Drivers in Louisiana earn a median salary of $35,547 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -19.5% vs the national median of $44,140. An estimated 14,440 light truck drivers are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $28,320 to $40,570 depending on location.
$35,547
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$40,570
Highest paying metro
$28,320
Lowest paying metro
14,440
Employed in Louisiana
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Light Truck Drivers salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $40,570 | $31,950 | $54,770 | 3,450 |
| Slidell, LA | $39,780 | $32,790 | $54,770 | 950 |
| Shreveport, LA | $38,860 | $29,780 | $49,810 | 1,370 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $38,720 | $30,170 | $49,800 | 710 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $38,490 | $30,500 | $49,130 | 2,930 |
| Lafayette, LA | $37,040 | $29,450 | $48,730 | 1,740 |
| Hammond, LA | $35,780 | $25,960 | $51,710 | 470 |
| Alexandria, LA | $35,500 | $29,190 | $47,050 | 400 |
| Houma, LA | $34,360 | $28,600 | $47,570 | 600 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $34,070 | $24,290 | $44,100 | 560 |
| Monroe, LA | $30,620 | $23,950 | $44,600 | 640 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $30,000 | $25,940 | $39,920 | 300 |
| Central Louisiana | $28,320 | $24,120 | $35,760 | 320 |