Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Truck Driver jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

5,830 truck drivers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $54,840/year median · 6% below the national median.

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The median truck driver salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $54,840/year, with a typical range of $46,340 to $61,250 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$54,840/year	BLS

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Truck Driver pay in Baton Rouge, LA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Baton Rouge metro. Half of Truck Drivers earn inside that band.

25th$46,340 Median$54,840 75th$61,250 vs US6% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Baton Rouge, LA metro area (SOC 53-3032, Truck Driver). Full Truck Driver salary guide →

What is a Truck Driver salary in Baton Rouge?

The median truck driver salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $54,840/year, with a typical range of $46,340 to $61,250 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 5,830 truck drivers employed in the Baton Rouge metro area.

Truck Driver pay bands in Baton Rouge by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Senior Truck Driver

Typical senior band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $48,259–$61,311
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Truck Driver

Typical senior band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $48,259–$68,220
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Truck Driver

Typical staff band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $44,968–$60,324
Common on: Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Truck Driver

Typical mid level band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $46,614–$65,259
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Truck Driver

Typical mid level band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $47,436–$67,233
Common on: Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

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Truck Driver Career Ladder — Baton Rouge Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Baton Rouge’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Truck Driver0–2 yrs$39,484
Mid Truck Driver2–5 yrs$52,098
Senior Truck Driver5–8 yrs$65,808
Staff Truck Driver8–12 yrs$79,518
Lead Truck Driver12+ yrs$93,228

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 53-3032, Truck Driver).

Employers in the Truck Driver hiring market in Baton Rouge

Target
Home Depot
Walmart
Costco
Amazon

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Baton Rouge post Truck Driver jobs

Employers in the Baton Rouge metro typically post Truck Driver roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Truck Driver in Baton Rouge, LA — Common Questions

How much does a Truck Driver earn in Baton Rouge, LA?: Median $54,840/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $46,340–$61,250. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Truck Driver jobs are there in Baton Rouge?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 5,830 Truck Driver roles employed in the Baton Rouge metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Baton Rouge employers use for Truck Driver?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Truck Driver jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Truck Driver openings in Baton Rouge and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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