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Job outlook for tow truck drivers in the United States
Tow truck driver job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected tow truck driver job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 90,900 new jobs for tow truck drivers are projected over the next decade.
Tow truck driver salaries have increased 14% for tow truck drivers in the last 5 years.
There are over 31,948 tow truck drivers currently employed in the United States.
There are 666,918 active tow truck driver job openings in the US.
The average tow truck driver salary is $38,555.
Are tow truck driver jobs in demand?
Yes, tow truck driver jobs are in demand. Tow truck driver demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Tow Truck Driver job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of tow truck driver jobs and the average tow truck driver salary over time.
Tow Truck Driver jobs over time
Tow Truck Driver job growth rate over time
Year  | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31,948 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 30,174 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 31,154 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 30,218 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 29,342 | 0.01% |
Average tow truck driver salary over time
Tow Truck Driver salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,555 | $18.54 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $37,025 | $17.80 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $35,733 | $17.18 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $34,751 | $16.71 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $33,818 | $16.26 | +2.7% |
Tow Truck Driver jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of tow truck driver job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where tow truck drivers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average Salary: Job Openings:
Most common states for tow truck drivers
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | 961,939 | 1,075 | 112% |
| 2 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 12,476 | 107% |
| 3 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 6,990 | 105% |
| 4 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 5,051 | 101% |
| 5 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 12,701 | 99% |
| 6 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 9,924 | 95% |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 5,146 | 89% |
| 8 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 511 | 88% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 4,766 | 85% |
| 10 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 2,662 | 85% |
| 11 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 1,523 | 84% |
| 12 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 3,555 | 80% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 7,979 | 78% |
| 14 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 1,334 | 78% |
| 15 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 4,942 | 74% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 9,236 | 72% |
| 17 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 2,154 | 72% |
| 18 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 3,314 | 71% |
| 19 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 3,410 | 70% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 1,472 | 70% |
Most common cities for tow truck drivers
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belleville | 2 | 6% | $40,037 |
| 2 | Franklin | 2 | 6% | $39,863 |
| 3 | Apache Junction | 2 | 5% | $37,677 |
| 4 | Leander | 2 | 5% | $37,420 |
| 5 | Spring Hill | 4 | 4% | $30,992 |
| 6 | Medford | 2 | 3% | $41,287 |
| 7 | Mountain View | 2 | 2% | $47,112 |
| 8 | Omaha | 3 | 1% | $37,816 |
| 9 | Lincoln | 2 | 1% | $37,679 |
| 10 | Saint Paul | 2 | 1% | $46,240 |
| 11 | Phoenix | 5 | 0% | $37,821 |
| 12 | New York | 3 | 0% | $40,628 |
| 13 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $39,554 |
| 14 | Detroit | 2 | 0% | $35,490 |
| 15 | Philadelphia | 2 | 0% | $35,660 |
| 16 | Portland | 2 | 0% | $41,884 |