Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Louisiana | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $39,440 | $44,480 | -11% |
| Median hourly wage | $18.96 | $21.38 | -11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $44,717.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Delivery Driver in Louisiana is $39,440, or about $18.96 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Delivery Drivers is $44,480. Louisiana is -11% below the national median.
Entry-level delivery drivers in Louisiana typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 14,300 delivery driver jobs on record and a median salary of $39,440, Louisiana offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.