Tow Truck Driver Salary in California

Tow Truck Driver Salary in California

How much does a Tow Truck Driver make in California? The average Tow Truck Driver salary in California is $49,142 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $43,159 and $55,824. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Tow Truck Driver Salary $37,712 CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Tow Truck Driver Salary $43,159 CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Tow Truck Driver Salary $49,142 CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Tow Truck Driver Salary $55,824 CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Tow Truck Driver Salary $61,909 CA April 24, 2024
25% $43,159 10% $37,712 90% $61,909 75% $55,824 $49,142 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Tow Truck Driver ?

A tow truck (also called a wrecker, a breakdown truck, recovery vehicle or a breakdown lorry) is a truck used to move disabled, improperly parked, impounded, or otherwise indisposed motor vehicles. This may involve recovering a vehicle damaged in an accident, returning one to a drivable surface in a mishap or inclement weather, or towing or transporting one via flatbed to a repair shop or other location. A tow truck is distinct from a motor carrier that moves multiple new or used vehicles simultaneously in routine transport operations....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $46,958 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $47,627 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $49,320 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $46,869 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $45,666 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $48,607 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $47,092 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $44,374 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $54,354 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $54,221 Date Updated April 24, 2024

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Job Openings for Tow Truck Driver in California
  • SYSCO - SANTA ROSA, CA
    Company. . US0031 Sysco Sacramento, Inc. Zip Code. 95403. Employment Type. Full Time. Travel Percentage. . 0. Compensation Range. $10.00 - $48.00. The comp...
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  • Army National Guard - San Jose, CA
    As a Truck Driver in the Army National Guard, you are the backbone of military support. By transporting cargo and supplies, you’ll play an integral role in...
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  • Army National Guard - Fresno, CA
    As a Truck Driver in the Army National Guard, you are the backbone of military support. By transporting cargo and supplies, you’ll play an integral role in...
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  • Army National Guard - Los Angeles, CA
    As a Truck Driver in the Army National Guard, you are the backbone of military support. By transporting cargo and supplies, you’ll play an integral role in...
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  • Army National Guard - Barstow, CA
    As a Truck Driver in the Army National Guard, you are the backbone of military support. By transporting cargo and supplies, you’ll play an integral role in...
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    Light Truck Driver I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Tow Truck Driver

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Light Truck Driver III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About California    California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the thir....More

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