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Delivery Driver Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$18.96 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,062/year ($2,755/month) for a single filer
Delivery Driver pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $25,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,300 Delivery Driver jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 53-3033, “Light Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Delivery Driver salary of $39,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,062 — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
| Gross (median) | $39,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,553 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,017 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$808 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,062 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,755 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Louisiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Delivery Driver make in Louisiana?
- The median Delivery Driver salary in Louisiana is $39,440 per year ($18.96 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,880 and $50,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Delivery Driver in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $39,440, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $33,062 per year ($2,755 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
- How many Delivery Driver jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 14,300 Delivery Driver jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.