Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Truck Driver jobs in Kansas City, MO

18,230 truck drivers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $60,170/year median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median truck driver salary in Kansas City, MO is $60,170/year, with a typical range of $50,020 to $72,790 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$60,170/yearBLS
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Truck Driver pay in Kansas City, MO

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Kansas City metro. Half of Truck Drivers earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $50,020 $60,170 $72,790
25th$50,020 Median$60,170 75th$72,790 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (SOC 53-3032, Truck Driver). Full Truck Driver salary guide →

What is a Truck Driver salary in Kansas City?

The median truck driver salary in Kansas City, MO is $60,170/year, with a typical range of $50,020 to $72,790 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 18,230 truck drivers employed in the Kansas City metro area.

Truck Driver pay bands in Kansas City by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Senior Truck Driver

Typical senior band in Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$52,949–$70,519
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Truck Driver

Typical lead band in Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$57,462–$73,768
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Truck Driver

Typical staff band in Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$54,754–$69,436
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Truck Driver

Typical senior band in Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$56,559–$74,851
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Truck Driver

Typical entry level band in Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$57,462–$72,685
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Truck Driver Career Ladder — Kansas City Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Kansas City’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Truck Driver0–2 yrs$43,322
  2. Mid Truck Driver2–5 yrs$57,161
  3. Senior Truck Driver5–8 yrs$72,204
  4. Staff Truck Driver8–12 yrs$87,246
  5. Lead Truck Driver12+ yrs$102,289

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 53-3032, Truck Driver).

Employers in the Truck Driver hiring market in Kansas City

  • Amazon
  • Target
  • Home Depot
  • Walmart
  • Costco

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Kansas City post Truck Driver jobs

Employers in the Kansas City metro typically post Truck Driver roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Truck Driver in Kansas City, MO — Common Questions

How much does a Truck Driver earn in Kansas City, MO?
Median $60,170/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $50,020–$72,790. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Truck Driver jobs are there in Kansas City?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 18,230 Truck Driver roles employed in the Kansas City metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Kansas City employers use for Truck Driver?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Truck Driver jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Truck Driver openings in Kansas City and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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