How much does a light truck driver make in Kansas?
$43,730a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in Kansas. That is $21.02 an hour or $3,644 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.02
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,410Median: $43,730Highest 10%: $70,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,410 | $13.18 | |
| 25th | $36,710 | $17.65 | |
| Median | $43,730 | $21.02 | |
| 75th | $47,690 | $22.93 | |
| 90th | $70,620 | $33.95 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Joseph, MO | $46,470 |
| Kansas City, MO | $45,290 |
| Topeka, KS | $42,970 |
| Lawrence, KS | $42,960 |
| Joplin, MO | $42,050 |
| Wichita, KS | $40,780 |
| Manhattan, KS | $39,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for light truck drivers.
| 31. Delaware | $43,990 |
| 32. Wyoming | $43,780 |
| 33. Nevada | $43,760 |
| 34. Kansas | $43,730 |
| 35. South Dakota | $43,240 |
| 36. Kentucky | $43,230 |
| 37. Michigan | $43,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $21.02 ($43,730 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $43,730 against $44,860 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Kansas rank for light truck driver pay?
Kansas ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays light truck drivers the most?
St. Joseph, MO-KS, with a median of $46,470 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.