As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tow Truck Driver in New Mexico is $45,175, equivalent to $22 per hour, $869 weekly, or $3,765 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Tow Truck Driver in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Tow Truck Driver in New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $37,399 to $55,158. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,105) and 75th percentile ($50,400), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,158 per year. This $9,295 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Retail Industry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New Mexico Tow Truck Driver often earn 7.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 58 companies. However, New Mexico currently ranks 45 nationwide for Tow Truck Driver job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Tow Truck Driver Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Tow Truck Driver Salary $37,399 NM July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tow Truck Driver Salary $41,105 NM July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tow Truck Driver Salary $45,175 NM July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tow Truck Driver Salary $50,400 NM July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tow Truck Driver Salary $55,158 NM July 01, 2026
25% $41,105 10% $37,399 90% $55,158 75% $50,400 $45,175 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 Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $43,808 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $46,240 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $44,879 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $47,299 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $47,046 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $47,091 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $45,029 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $46,170 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $45,565 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $46,005 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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