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Light Truck Drivers average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$49,380
- Slidell$48,080
- Shreveport$46,360
- Lake Charles$45,810
- Baton Rouge$45,750
- Alexandria$44,930
- Lafayette$43,150
- Houma$42,180
- Hammond$41,920
- Monroe$40,640
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $49,380 | $43,940 | $34,530 | $40,762 | 93 |
| Slidell | $48,080 | $44,280 | $34,790 | $39,756 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $46,360 | $39,290 | $30,890 | $38,426 | 85 |
| Lake Charles | $45,810 | $38,210 | $31,090 | $38,000 | 86 |
| Baton Rouge | $45,750 | $41,450 | $32,980 | $37,954 | 91 |
| Alexandria | $44,930 | $38,600 | $30,300 | $37,320 | 86 |
| Lafayette | $43,150 | $38,290 | $30,320 | $35,943 | 87 |
| Houma | $42,180 | $37,350 | $30,190 | $35,192 | 85 |
| Hammond | $41,920 | $37,230 | $29,000 | $34,991 | 84 |
| Monroe | $40,640 | $37,020 | $29,700 | $34,001 | 84 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Light Truck Drivers salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3033.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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