How much does a transportation make in Louisiana?
$93,650a year
Median yearly pay for transportations in Louisiana. That is $45.02 an hour or $7,804 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.02
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,220Median: $93,650Highest 10%: $154,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,220 | $26.07 | |
| 25th | $71,420 | $34.34 | |
| Median | $93,650 | $45.02 | |
| 75th | $120,000 | $57.70 | |
| 90th | $154,200 | $74.15 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houma, LA | $99,460 |
| New Orleans, LA | $97,890 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $97,000 |
| Slidell, LA | $93,070 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $92,640 |
| Hammond, LA | $91,200 |
| Shreveport, LA | $90,540 |
| Lafayette, LA | $88,990 |
| Alexandria, LA | $87,880 |
| Monroe, LA | $87,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportations.
| 46. Oklahoma | $96,830 |
| 47. Wisconsin | $95,900 |
| 48. Idaho | $93,920 |
| 49. Louisiana | $93,650 |
| 50. Arkansas | $89,200 |
| 51. Mississippi | $85,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $45.02 ($93,650 a year).
Do transportations make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $93,650 against $107,200 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for transportation pay?
Louisiana ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays transportations the most?
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, with a median of $99,460 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.