BLS OEWS 2024 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $58,240/year · Kansas: $56,620/year · Difference: -$1,620/year
| Metric | Kansas | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $56,620 | $58,240 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $27.22 | $28.00 |
| Median Annual Wage | $56,940 | $57,440 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $27.38 | $27.62 |
| Drivers Employed | 27.1K | 2,070K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in Kansas is $56,620 per year ($27.22/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $56,940/year. Approximately 27.1 thousand drivers work in this category in Kansas.
Kansas ranks #37 out of 50 states. The national mean is $58,240/year; Kansas is $1,620 lower (-2.8%).
Pay depends on freight volume, proximity to major distribution hubs and ports, cost of living, employer type (private fleet vs. for-hire), experience, CDL endorsements, and route type (OTR vs. regional vs. local). Specialized freight — hazmat, reefer, flatbed, oversized — typically pays a premium over dry van rates in any state.