Light Truck Drivers pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for light truck drivers is $18.96 an hour ($39,440 a year). About 14,300 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($44,860). Louisiana ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for light truck drivers in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.18 | $25,330 |
| 25% of workers | $14.85 | $30,880 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.96 | $39,440 |
| 75% of workers | $24.44 | $50,840 |
| 90% of workers | $36.71 | $76,360 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $44,280 | 850 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $43,940 | 3,360 |
| Baton Rouge | $41,450 | 2,870 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $39,290 | 1,360 |
| Alexandria | $38,600 | 490 |
| Lafayette | $38,290 | 1,660 |
| Lake Charles | $38,210 | 670 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $37,350 | 500 |
| Hammond | $37,230 | 400 |
| Monroe | $37,020 | 650 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for light truck drivers
- 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: +6.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 107,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $49,320 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $48,950 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $58,910 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $36,290 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $47,050 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $30,640 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $33,490 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $48,940 |
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