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Job outlook for tow drivers in the United States
Tow driver job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected tow driver job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 90,900 new jobs for tow drivers are projected over the next decade.
Tow driver salaries have increased 14% for tow drivers in the last 5 years.
There are over 21,573 tow drivers currently employed in the United States.
There are 805,101 active tow driver job openings in the US.
The average tow driver salary is $36,172.
Are tow driver jobs in demand?
Yes, tow driver jobs are in demand. Tow driver demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Tow driver job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of tow driver jobs and the average tow driver salary over time.
Tow driver jobs over time
Tow driver job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,573 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 20,375 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 21,037 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 20,405 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 19,813 | 0.01% |
Average tow driver salary over time
Tow driver salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,172 | $17.39 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $34,737 | $16.70 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $33,524 | $16.12 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $32,603 | $15.67 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $31,728 | $15.25 | +2.7% |
Tow driver jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of tow driver job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where tow drivers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for tow drivers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 3,740 | 206% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 1,425 | 148% |
| 3 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 18,315 | 143% |
| 4 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 16,058 | 138% |
| 5 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 13,545 | 130% |
| 6 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 8,622 | 129% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 3,877 | 123% |
| 8 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 5,348 | 120% |
| 9 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 3,524 | 118% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 9,858 | 116% |
| 11 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 5,505 | 110% |
| 12 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 3,196 | 110% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 12,880 | 101% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 3,026 | 98% |
| 15 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 4,752 | 97% |
| 16 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 5,029 | 90% |
| 17 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 5,253 | 86% |
| 18 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 5,927 | 80% |
| 19 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 5,348 | 80% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 488 | 78% |
Most common cities for tow drivers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broomfield | 2 | 3% | $39,632 |
| 2 | Richmond | 1 | 3% | $28,615 |
| 3 | Marietta | 1 | 2% | $31,465 |
| 4 | Pinellas Park | 1 | 2% | $26,027 |
| 5 | Concord | 1 | 1% | $46,272 |
| 6 | Richmond | 1 | 1% | $46,387 |
| 7 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $31,311 |
| 8 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $36,307 |
| 9 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $39,521 |
| 10 | Fort Wayne | 1 | 0% | $29,661 |
| 11 | Mesa | 1 | 0% | $35,375 |
| 12 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $35,570 |
| 13 | Rochester | 1 | 0% | $50,009 |
| 14 | Saint Paul | 1 | 0% | $39,012 |