How much does a light truck driver make in Louisiana?
$39,440a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in Louisiana. That is $18.96 an hour or $3,287 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.96
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,330Median: $39,440Highest 10%: $76,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,330 | $12.18 | |
| 25th | $30,880 | $14.85 | |
| Median | $39,440 | $18.96 | |
| 75th | $50,840 | $24.44 | |
| 90th | $76,360 | $36.71 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Slidell, LA | $44,280 |
| New Orleans, LA | $43,940 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $41,450 |
| Shreveport, LA | $39,290 |
| Alexandria, LA | $38,600 |
| Lafayette, LA | $38,290 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $38,210 |
| Houma, LA | $37,350 |
| Hammond, LA | $37,230 |
| Monroe, LA | $37,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for light truck drivers.
| 43. Florida | $41,810 |
| 44. North Carolina | $39,910 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $39,840 |
| 46. Louisiana | $39,440 |
| 47. West Virginia | $38,860 |
| 48. Alabama | $38,490 |
| 49. Mississippi | $38,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $18.96 ($39,440 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $39,440 against $44,860 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for light truck driver pay?
Louisiana ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays light truck drivers the most?
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA, with a median of $44,280 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.