salary$60,170 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$44,070per year
Top pay (top 10%)$80,900per year
Jobs in the area18,230people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Kansas City?
Expensive. Rent of $1,535 a month takes 30.6% of the median truck driver salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Kansas City, MO?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Kansas City, MO-KS area is $60,170 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $44,070 and $80,900.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Kansas City?
Typical rent of $1,535 a month takes 30.6% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area.