Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,260 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.17
10th percentile $37,650
90th percentile $78,830
Employed locally 7,460
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,650
    25th
    $44,420
    50th (median)
    $50,260
    75th
    $62,620
    90th
    $78,830

    Top-paying metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,660
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $41,020
    Light Truck Drivers $38,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,810
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Kansas is $24.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.85 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Kansas is 12.5% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Kansas?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,650 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,420.