Driver/Sales Workers pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for driver/sales workers is $17.45 an hour ($36,290 a year). About 3,200 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($38,770). Louisiana ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for driver/sales workers in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $8.54 | $17,770 |
| 25% of workers | $9.77 | $20,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.45 | $36,290 |
| 75% of workers | $22.45 | $46,700 |
| 90% of workers | $26.52 | $55,150 |
Driver/Sales Workers pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $38,650 | 770 |
| Monroe | $38,580 | 220 |
| Lafayette | $37,270 | 300 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $37,110 | 330 |
| Hammond | $35,550 | 100 |
| Alexandria | $34,880 | 110 |
| Baton Rouge | $27,630 | 580 |
| Lake Charles | $26,560 | 160 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for driver/sales workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.9% over ten years, faster than average · about 45,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $34,490 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $49,320 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $39,440 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $40,180 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $58,910 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $34,910 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $47,050 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $33,490 |
Other job titles for this job
Open driver/sales workers jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring driver/sales workers? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.