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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers average salary by city in Louisiana
- Lafayette$55,190
- Baton Rouge$55,120
- New Orleans$53,330
- Lake Charles$52,000
- Slidell$51,760
- Houma$51,470
- Shreveport$50,590
- Hammond$50,100
- Alexandria$48,260
- Monroe$46,900
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $55,190 | $49,450 | $43,960 | $45,256 | 87 |
| Baton Rouge | $55,120 | $54,840 | $46,340 | $45,202 | 91 |
| New Orleans | $53,330 | $51,540 | $44,130 | $43,817 | 93 |
| Lake Charles | $52,000 | $49,960 | $44,190 | $42,788 | 86 |
| Slidell | $51,760 | $49,410 | $43,490 | $42,603 | 93 |
| Houma | $51,470 | $49,300 | $44,260 | $42,378 | 85 |
| Shreveport | $50,590 | $49,360 | $44,320 | $41,698 | 85 |
| Hammond | $50,100 | $48,650 | $45,200 | $41,319 | 84 |
| Alexandria | $48,260 | $47,370 | $39,590 | $39,895 | 86 |
| Monroe | $46,900 | $47,300 | $39,050 | $38,843 | 84 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 53-3032.
- 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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