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Driver/Sales Worker Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$17.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,625/year ($2,552/month) for a single filer
Driver/Sales Worker pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $17,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $20,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,290 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $55,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,200 Driver/Sales Worker jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 53-3031, “Driver/Sales Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Driver/Sales Worker salary of $36,290 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 $30,625 — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
| Gross (median) | $36,290 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,175 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,776 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$714 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,625 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,552 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Driver/Sales Worker make in Louisiana?
- The median Driver/Sales Worker salary in Louisiana is $36,290 per year ($17.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $20,320 and $46,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Driver/Sales Worker in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $36,290, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $30,625 per year ($2,552 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
- How many Driver/Sales Worker jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 3,200 Driver/Sales Worker 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.