How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Kansas?
$49,880a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Kansas. That is $23.98 an hour or $4,157 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.98
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,330Median: $49,880Highest 10%: $64,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,330 | $10.25 | |
| 25th | $23,320 | $11.21 | |
| Median | $49,880 | $23.98 | |
| 75th | $62,800 | $30.19 | |
| 90th | $64,790 | $31.15 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $32,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 9. South Dakota | $53,790 |
| 10. Alabama | $52,100 |
| 11. New Jersey | $50,680 |
| 12. Kansas | $49,880 |
| 13. Wyoming | $48,530 |
| 14. Iowa | $48,300 |
| 15. Mississippi | $46,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $23.98 ($49,880 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Kansas than the national average?
Yes: $49,880 against $37,180 nationally, 34% more.
Where does Kansas rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Kansas ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $32,750 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.