How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Topeka?
$58,870a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Topeka, KS metro area. That is $28.30 an hour or $4,906 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.30
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 130 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,330Median: $58,870Highest 10%: $77,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,330 | $22.27 | |
| 25th | $49,260 | $23.68 | |
| Median | $58,870 | $28.30 | |
| 75th | $71,690 | $34.47 | |
| 90th | $77,260 | $37.14 |
Other cities in Kansas
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Kansas City, MO | $60,170 |
| Lawrence, KS | $59,050 |
| Wichita, KS | $57,930 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $56,330 |
| Manhattan, KS | $51,750 |
| Joplin, MO | $47,430 |
Related jobs in Topeka
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $63,600 |
| Bus Driver | $50,800 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $49,440 |
| Laborer and Freight | $49,140 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $46,320 |
| Bus Driver | $45,510 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $43,580 |
| Light Truck Driver | $42,970 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $36,980 |
| Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment | $35,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Topeka?
The median hourly pay in the Topeka, KS metro area is $28.30 ($58,870 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Topeka than the national average?
Yes: $58,870 against $58,640 nationally, 0% more.
How does Topeka compare with the rest of Kansas?
The median in Kansas is $58,920, so Topeka pays 0% more.
Where does Topeka rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
130 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Topeka?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,260 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.