Light Truck Drivers Salary in Kansas

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

Median annual salary $38,150 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.34
10th percentile $22,870
90th percentile $62,120
Employed locally 2,190
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,870
    25th
    $30,330
    50th (median)
    $38,150
    75th
    $46,530
    90th
    $62,120

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,260
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,660
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $41,020
    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 Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Kansas is $18.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.01 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Kansas is 13.6% below the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Kansas?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $22,870 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,330.