As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tow Truck in the US is $39,025, equivalent to $19 per hour, $750 weekly, or $3,252 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Tow Truck in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Tow Truck in the US vary widely, spanning from $32,307 to $47,649. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($35,509) and 75th percentile ($43,539), while top earners (90th percentile) make $47,649 per year. This $8,030 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Safety Administration, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Tow Truck often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 67 companies and industry startups. 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 Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Tow Truck Salary $32,307 US July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tow Truck Salary $35,509 US July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tow Truck Salary $39,025 US July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tow Truck Salary $43,539 US July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tow Truck Salary $47,649 US July 01, 2026
25% $35,509 10% $32,307 90% $47,649 75% $43,539 $39,025 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Tow Truck ?

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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