$2,604 /week
~$135,408/year
Average CDL driver pay in Lawrence, Kansas.
Browse 1,455 positions in Lawrence, KansasMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$5,000
Pay Range
$300 – $8,000
Sign-On Bonus
$2,016
avg across 459 jobs
Pay Distribution in Lawrence, Kansas
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Lawrence, Kansas
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Lawrence, Kansas
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
26% Dedicated Routes
70% Pets Allowed
68% Riders Allowed
89% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Lawrence, Kansas
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Lawrence, Kansas
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,455 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch94%
Live Load66%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Lawrence, Kansas
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
COYOTE XPRESS LLC
CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP
$1,800 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Company Driver (W2, Solo) Dry Van
$1,800 - $2,500 total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Zmile Inc
OTR Truck Driving Flatbed Solo
$1,900 - $2,100 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Flatbed trailer
$1,900 - $2,100 gross total weekly pay
21 expected days out
Gurung Trucking LLC
Over the Road 1099 Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 gross total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Lawrence, Kansas earns $2,604 per week, or approximately $135,408 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,455 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Lawrence, Kansas earn $5,000 per week, which works out to roughly $260,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $8,000.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Lawrence, Kansas. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,078/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,288/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,593/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, COYOTE XPRESS LLC is offering a CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP position paying $1,800–$2,500/week.
Yes — 459 jobs in Lawrence, Kansas currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,016.
Based on 1,455 current listings in Lawrence, Kansas: 26% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 70% allow pets, 68% allow riders, 89% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,455 open positions and an average pay of $135,408 per year in Lawrence, Kansas, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $260,000 per year, and 459 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,016. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.