Light Truck Drivers pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for light truck drivers is $21.03 an hour ($43,730 a year). About 9,140 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($44,860). Kansas ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for light truck drivers in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.18 | $27,410 |
| 25% of workers | $17.65 | $36,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.03 | $43,730 |
| 75% of workers | $22.93 | $47,690 |
| 90% of workers | $33.95 | $70,620 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $42,970 | 600 |
| Lawrence | $42,960 | 260 |
| Wichita | $40,780 | 1,840 |
| Manhattan | $39,380 | 170 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for light truck drivers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 107,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $58,920 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $47,430 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $58,540 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $34,670 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $43,180 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $47,170 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $68,730 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $42,500 |
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