How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Kansas?
$58,920a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Kansas. That is $28.33 an hour or $4,910 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.33
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 24,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,760Median: $58,920Highest 10%: $78,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,760 | $21.04 | |
| 25th | $48,430 | $23.28 | |
| Median | $58,920 | $28.33 | |
| 75th | $71,080 | $34.17 | |
| 90th | $78,910 | $37.94 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $60,170 |
| Lawrence, KS | $59,050 |
| Topeka, KS | $58,870 |
| Wichita, KS | $57,930 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $56,330 |
| Manhattan, KS | $51,750 |
| Joplin, MO | $47,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 21. Hawaii | $59,820 |
| 22. Ohio | $59,800 |
| 23. Maryland | $59,360 |
| 24. Kansas | $58,920 |
| 25. Montana | $58,870 |
| 26. Idaho | $58,770 |
| 27. South Dakota | $58,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $28.33 ($58,920 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Kansas than the national average?
Yes: $58,920 against $58,640 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Kansas rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
Kansas ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $60,170 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.