How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Lawrence?
$59,050a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Lawrence, KS metro area. That is $28.39 an hour or $4,921 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.39
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 120 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,240Median: $59,050Highest 10%: $75,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,240 | $19.35 | |
| 25th | $48,720 | $23.42 | |
| Median | $59,050 | $28.39 | |
| 75th | $63,380 | $30.47 | |
| 90th | $75,290 | $36.20 |
Other cities in Kansas
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Kansas City, MO | $60,170 |
| Topeka, KS | $58,870 |
| Wichita, KS | $57,930 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $56,330 |
| Manhattan, KS | $51,750 |
| Joplin, MO | $47,430 |
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How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Lawrence?
The median hourly pay in the Lawrence, KS metro area is $28.39 ($59,050 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Lawrence than the national average?
Yes: $59,050 against $58,640 nationally, 1% more.
How does Lawrence compare with the rest of Kansas?
The median in Kansas is $58,920, so Lawrence pays 0% more.
Where does Lawrence rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
120 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Lawrence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,290 or more.
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.