Light Truck Drivers Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $39,570 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.02
10th percentile $24,740
90th percentile $63,070
Employed locally 630
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,740
    25th
    $31,730
    50th (median)
    $39,570
    75th
    $48,110
    90th
    $63,070

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 58% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 42% 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 Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $48,250
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,330
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,050
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,560
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,190
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $30,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Topeka, KS is $19.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Topeka, KS is 10.4% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $24,740 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,730.