Truck Driver Salary in Louisiana

The average salary of a CDL truck driver in Louisiana is $85,882 per year or $1,652 per week. CDL truck drivers can make anywhere from $70,200 to $120,000 depending on where they are driving and how many hours per week they are driving.

$70,200 $85,882/year $120,000
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Which cities in Louisiana pay the most for CDL Truck Driving jobs?

The top paying cities in Louisiana are listed in the table below. Topping the list is Lake Charles, LA where truckers make on average 4% more than they do in Louisiana.

City Weekly pay Annual salary
Lake Charles, LA $1,718 $89,341
Covington, LA $1,718 $89,341
Mandeville, LA $1,718 $89,341
Alexandria, LA $1,718 $89,341
Houma, LA $1,714 $89,125
Kenner, LA $1,714 $89,125
Lafayette, LA $1,714 $89,125
Slidell, LA $1,714 $89,125
Metairie, LA $1,714 $89,125
New Orleans, LA $1,714 $89,125
Monroe, LA $1,677 $87,191
Baton Rouge, LA $1,671 $86,909