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How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Manhattan?

$51,750a year

Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Manhattan, KS metro area. That is $24.88 an hour or $4,313 a month.

Hourly
$24.88
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
279 of 393
Jobs in the area
480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,420Median: $51,750Highest 10%: $65,440
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,420$18.95
25th$46,650$22.43
Median$51,750$24.88
75th$57,550$27.67
90th$65,440$31.46

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.

Kansas City, MO$60,170
Lawrence, KS$59,050
Topeka, KS$58,870
Wichita, KS$57,930
St. Joseph, MO$56,330
Joplin, MO$47,430
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver salary in Kansas Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Manhattan

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$57,780
Bus Driver$45,850
Light Truck Driver$39,380
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$37,450
Laborer and Freight$36,070
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$35,260
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$32,300
Stocker and Order Filler$30,990
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$30,720
Packer and Packager$27,460
Salaries for every job in Manhattan, KS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Manhattan?

The median hourly pay in the Manhattan, KS metro area is $24.88 ($51,750 a year).

Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Manhattan than the national average?

No: $51,750 against $58,640 nationally, 12% less.

How does Manhattan compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $58,920, so Manhattan pays 12% less.

Where does Manhattan rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?

279 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Manhattan?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,440 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.