Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $54,190 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.05
10th percentile $38,630
90th percentile $74,890
Employed locally 440
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,630
    25th
    $46,700
    50th (median)
    $54,190
    75th
    $62,610
    90th
    $74,890

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 79% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 21% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Jackson, MS $59,160
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $59,100
    Kansas City, MO-KS $58,590
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $57,060
    Topeka, KS $57,050

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,100
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,830
    Light Truck Drivers$39,200
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,210
    Bus Drivers, School$45,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Lawrence, KS is $26.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Lawrence, KS is 5.7% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $38,630 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,700.