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

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

Median annual salary $57,050 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.43
10th percentile $40,120
90th percentile $75,330
Employed locally 1,340
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,120
    25th
    $47,620
    50th (median)
    $57,050
    75th
    $66,580
    90th
    $75,330

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 84% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 16% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $55,300

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $48,250
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,330
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,560
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,190
    Light Truck Drivers $39,570
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $30,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Topeka, KS is $27.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Topeka, KS is 0.7% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $40,120 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,620.