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How much does a light truck driver make in Lawrence?

$42,960a year

Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Lawrence, KS metro area. That is $20.65 an hour or $3,580 a month.

Hourly
$20.65
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
183 of 393
Jobs in the area
260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,500Median: $42,960Highest 10%: $50,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,500$13.22
25th$36,400$17.50
Median$42,960$20.65
75th$45,740$21.99
90th$50,200$24.13

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.

St. Joseph, MO$46,470
Kansas City, MO$45,290
Topeka, KS$42,970
Joplin, MO$42,050
Wichita, KS$40,780
Manhattan, KS$39,380
Light Truck Driver salary in Kansas Light Truck Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Lawrence

Same field, median yearly pay.

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$59,050
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$58,200
Bus Driver$45,930
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,650
Packer and Packager$44,370
Laborer and Freight$43,190
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$36,420
Stocker and Order Filler$36,340
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$36,010
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$33,070
Salaries for every job in Lawrence, KS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Lawrence?

The median hourly pay in the Lawrence, KS metro area is $20.65 ($42,960 a year).

Do light truck drivers make more in Lawrence than the national average?

No: $42,960 against $44,860 nationally, 4% less.

How does Lawrence compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $43,730, so Lawrence pays 2% less.

Where does Lawrence rank for light truck driver pay?

183 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Lawrence?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,200 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.