Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Louisiana
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Louisiana earn a median of $49,320 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,320
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($58,640)
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 28,540
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,710; the top 10% earn over $68,740. Nationally the range is $40,140 to $79,380.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Louisiana
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in Louisiana?
The median is $49,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,710 and the top 10% earn over $68,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−16% vs. the national median of $58,640). Living costs are not included.