Light Truck Drivers Salary in Lawrence, KS

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

Median annual salary $39,200 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.84
10th percentile $24,290
90th percentile $45,250
Employed locally 310
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,290
    25th
    $28,900
    50th (median)
    $39,200
    75th
    $43,930
    90th
    $45,250

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 57% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 43% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $47,100
    Kansas City, MO-KS $44,310
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $43,540
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $42,700
    Jackson, MI $40,500

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,100
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,830
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,190
    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 Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Lawrence?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Lawrence, KS is $18.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Lawrence, KS is 11.2% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $24,290 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,900.