salary$58,870 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Topeka, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,330per year
Top pay (top 10%)$77,260per year
Jobs in the area1,450people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Topeka?
OK. Rent of $1,148 a month takes 23.4% of the median truck driver salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Topeka, KS?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Topeka, KS area is $58,870 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $46,330 and $77,260.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Topeka?
Typical rent of $1,148 a month takes 23.4% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Topeka, KS metro area.