Light Truck Drivers Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $39,780 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.12
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $65,840
Employed locally 950
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $32,790
    50th (median)
    $39,780
    75th
    $54,770
    90th
    $65,840

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 50% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 50% 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 Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $31,560
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,970
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,500
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $116,130
    Sailors and Marine Oilers $47,150
    Bus Drivers, School $33,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Slidell?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Slidell, LA is $19.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.38 or more per hour.

    Is Slidell above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Slidell, LA is 9.9% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,790.