Light Truck Drivers Salary in Northeast Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $30,000 -32% vs national
Median hourly $14.43
10th percentile $21,340
90th percentile $49,960
Employed locally 300
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,340
    25th
    $25,940
    50th (median)
    $30,000
    75th
    $39,920
    90th
    $49,960

    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 Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$30,870
    Stockers and Order Fillers$30,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$44,460
    Bus Drivers, School$23,870
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$37,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$55,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Northeast Louisiana is $14.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Northeast Louisiana is 32% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $21,340 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,940.