Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Louisiana

Median Salary

$49,320

per year

Hourly Rate

$23.71

per hour

Employment

28,540

in Louisiana

vs. National Avg

-15.9%

National: $58,640

Compared to the national median of $58,640, Louisiana pays 15.9% LESS for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers positions.

Purchasing Power

$54,739

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

90.1

10% below national avg

Rent/Income

25%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Louisiana

10th

$36,710

25th

$44,330

Median

$49,320

75th

$58,780

90th

$68,740

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).