Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Louisiana | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $49,320 | $57,715 | -15% |
| Median hourly wage | $23.71 | $27.75 | -15% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $55,918.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Truck Driver in Louisiana is $49,320, or about $23.71 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Truck Drivers is $57,715. Louisiana is -15% below the national median.
Entry-level truck drivers in Louisiana typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 28,540 truck driver jobs on record and a median salary of $49,320, Louisiana offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.