salary$54,840 a year$26 an hour · median pay in the Baton Rouge, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,400per year
Top pay (top 10%)$74,180per year
Jobs in the area5,830people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Baton Rouge?
OK. Rent of $1,107 a month takes 24.2% of the median truck driver salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Baton Rouge, LA?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Baton Rouge, LA area is $54,840 a year ($26 an hour). Most earn between $39,400 and $74,180.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Baton Rouge?
Typical rent of $1,107 a month takes 24.2% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Baton Rouge, LA metro area.