salary$57,930 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Wichita, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,610per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,630per year
Jobs in the area3,890people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Wichita?
OK. Rent of $1,162 a month takes 24.1% 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 Wichita, KS?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Wichita, KS area is $57,930 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $39,610 and $75,630.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Wichita?
Typical rent of $1,162 a month takes 24.1% 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 Wichita, KS metro area.