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Truck driver salary in Baton Rouge, LA, 2026

How much does a Truck Driver make in Baton Rouge, LA?

Average base salary

$1,634
same
as national average
Average $1,634
Low $699
High $3,817

The average salary for a truck driver is $1,634 per week in Baton Rouge, LA. 669 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Truck Driver job openings in Baton Rouge, LA

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kms express inc3.7out of 5 stars.
Baton Rouge, LA
$0.65 - $0.80 per mile
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Truck Driver in Baton Rouge, LA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ELE Logistics, Inc.
 
$364,000per year
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American Van Lines
 
$350,000per year
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Tennessee Steel Haulers
 
$312,000per year
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Pure Freight Lines
 
$305,500per year
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Hugo Hunter Inc.
 
$301,737per year
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Magari Enterprises, Inc.
 
$277,680per year
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Highest paying cities for Truck Drivers near Baton Rouge, LA

  1. New Orleans, LA
    $1,784 per week
  2. Lafayette, LA
    $1,763 per week
  3. Alexandria, LA
    $1,758 per week
  4. Shreveport, LA
    $1,680 per week
  5. Bossier City, LA
    $1,652 per week

Where can a Truck Driver earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Truck Driver get paid in Baton Rouge, LA?

Entry Level Truck Driver

Job openings
Average $82,161 per year