Light Truck Drivers Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $34,070 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.38
10th percentile $19,110
90th percentile $53,390
Employed locally 560
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,110
    25th
    $24,290
    50th (median)
    $34,070
    75th
    $44,100
    90th
    $53,390

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $30,090
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $43,230
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,660
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $99,820
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,150
    Sailors and Marine Oilers $48,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Southwest Louisiana is $16.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Southwest Louisiana is 22.8% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $19,110 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,290.