Tow truck driver salary in United States
How much does a Tow Truck Driver make in the United States?
Average base salary
$18.99
Average $18.99
Low $11.35
High $31.78
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a tow truck driver is $18.99 per hour in the United States. 3.6k salaries reported, updated at September 23, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Tow Truck Drivers in United States
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Highest paying cities for Tow Truck Drivers near United States
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Where can a Tow Truck Driver earn more?
Compare salaries for Tow Truck Drivers in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Tow Truck Drivers
Most recommended license
CDL A
(earn +45.87% more)
The jobs requiring this license have decrease by 20.29% since 2018. Tow Truck Drivers with this license earn +45.87% more than the average base salary, which is $18.99 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this license | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 77 | increase by 77 |
| 2013 | 384 | increase by 398.70% |
| 2014 | 937 | increase by 144.01% |
| 2015 | 557 | decrease by 40.55% |
| 2016 | 586 | increase by 5.21% |
| 2017 | 443 | decrease by 24.40% |
| 2018 | 557 | increase by 25.73% |
| 2019 | 444 | decrease by 20.29% |
Top companies hiring Tow Truck Drivers on Indeed
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More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Licenses | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 194 jobs | 234 | ||
| 44 jobs | 98 |
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Most common benefits for Tow Truck Drivers
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 1,442 ratings42% of Tow Truck Drivers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Truck Driver
Job openingsAverage $1,689 per week
Delivery Driver
Job openingsAverage $18.54 per hour
Recovery Agent
Job openingsAverage $65,182 per year
Equipment Operator
Job openingsAverage $23.26 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Tow Truck Driver
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