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

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

Median annual salary $52,000 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.00
10th percentile $38,290
90th percentile $73,860
Employed locally 3,730
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,290
    25th
    $46,120
    50th (median)
    $52,000
    75th
    $62,690
    90th
    $73,860

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 75% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 25% 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 Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,900
    Light Truck Drivers $38,870
    Bus Drivers, School $44,720
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $37,110
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Wichita, KS is $25.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Wichita, KS is 9.5% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $38,290 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,120.