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Truck Driver Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$23.71 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,704/year ($3,392/month) for a single filer
Truck Driver pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,710 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $68,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 28,540 Truck Driver jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 53-3032, “Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Truck Driver salary of $49,320 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 $40,704 — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
| Gross (median) | $49,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,738 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,773 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,105 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,704 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,392 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Truck Driver make in Louisiana?
- The median Truck Driver salary in Louisiana is $49,320 per year ($23.71 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,330 and $58,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Truck Driver in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $49,320, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $40,704 per year ($3,392 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
- How many Truck Driver jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 28,540 Truck 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.