How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Louisiana?
$37,730a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Louisiana. That is $18.14 an hour or $3,144 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.14
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,110Median: $37,730Highest 10%: $63,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,110 | $12.55 | |
| 25th | $33,390 | $16.05 | |
| Median | $37,730 | $18.14 | |
| 75th | $44,050 | $21.18 | |
| 90th | $63,840 | $30.69 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $44,050 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $36,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 21. Colorado | $39,190 |
| 22. New York | $38,950 |
| 23. Delaware | $38,790 |
| 24. Louisiana | $37,730 |
| 25. Connecticut | $37,440 |
| 26. Florida | $37,330 |
| 27. Massachusetts | $36,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $18.14 ($37,730 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $37,730 against $37,180 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Louisiana ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays motor vehicle operators the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $44,050 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.