May 2025 BLS data · live take-home
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Louisiana
The median annual salary for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Louisiana is $49,320, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.
Salary breakdown
Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.
Take-home per check
2026 rates · biweekly
Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and Louisiana state rules; local taxes excluded.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay across Louisiana scenarios
The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Louisiana earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the Louisiana paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Louisiana?
The median annual salary for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Louisiana is $49,320 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $1,566 per biweekly check.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers take home in Louisiana after taxes?
On the median salary of $49,320, a single filer in Louisiana takes home approximately $1,566 every two weeks ($1,897 gross). The effective tax rate is 17.4%.
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