salary$49,360 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,930per year
Top pay (top 10%)$64,600per year
Jobs in the area3,060people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Shreveport?
OK. Rent of $1,040 a month takes 25.3% 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 Shreveport, LA?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area is $49,360 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $36,930 and $64,600.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Shreveport?
Typical rent of $1,040 a month takes 25.3% 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 Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area.