Light Truck Drivers Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $38,870 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.69
10th percentile $23,450
90th percentile $61,270
Employed locally 2,020
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,450
    25th
    $29,890
    50th (median)
    $38,870
    75th
    $44,130
    90th
    $61,270

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 56% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 44% 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 Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,900
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,000
    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 Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Wichita, KS is $18.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Wichita, KS is 11.9% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $23,450 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,890.