How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make in Louisiana?
$48,950a year
Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators in Louisiana. That is $23.53 an hour or $4,079 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.53
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,980Median: $48,950Highest 10%: $61,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,980 | $17.30 | |
| 25th | $40,880 | $19.65 | |
| Median | $48,950 | $23.53 | |
| 75th | $57,490 | $27.64 | |
| 90th | $61,230 | $29.44 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hammond, LA | $53,780 |
| Shreveport, LA | $51,260 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $48,160 |
| New Orleans, LA | $47,530 |
| Lafayette, LA | $46,600 |
| Slidell, LA | $45,070 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $43,770 |
| Monroe, LA | $41,850 |
| Houma, LA | $41,210 |
| Alexandria, LA | $39,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for industrial truck and tractor operators.
| 12. North Dakota | $49,260 |
| 13. Utah | $49,040 |
| 14. New York | $49,030 |
| 15. Louisiana | $48,950 |
| 16. Florida | $48,370 |
| 17. Arizona | $48,110 |
| 18. Montana | $48,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $23.53 ($48,950 a year).
Do industrial truck and tractor operators make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $48,950 against $46,420 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for industrial truck and tractor operator pay?
Louisiana ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays industrial truck and tractor operators the most?
Hammond, LA, with a median of $53,780 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.