salary$49,450 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Lafayette, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,730per year
Top pay (top 10%)$70,570per year
Jobs in the area2,920people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Lafayette?
OK. Rent of $1,096 a month takes 26.6% 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 Lafayette, LA?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Lafayette, LA area is $49,450 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $36,730 and $70,570.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Lafayette?
Typical rent of $1,096 a month takes 26.6% 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 Lafayette, LA metro area.