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Tow motor operator salary
Average tow motor operator salary
$14.2
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Average tow motor operator salary by state
Highest paying states for tow motor operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $35,578 | $17.10 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $32,944 | $15.84 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $30,654 | $14.74 |
| 4 | Oregon | $35,215 | $16.93 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $30,373 | $14.60 |
| 6 | Nebraska | $32,173 | $15.47 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $31,224 | $15.01 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $34,542 | $16.61 |
| 9 | Maine | $32,212 | $15.49 |
| 10 | Washington | $35,142 | $16.90 |
| 11 | Utah | $30,145 | $14.49 |
| 12 | Kansas | $29,795 | $14.32 |
| 13 | Hawaii | $32,479 | $15.61 |
| 14 | Idaho | $31,903 | $15.34 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $31,935 | $15.35 |
| 16 | South Dakota | $29,828 | $14.34 |
| 17 | Nevada | $30,721 | $14.77 |
| 18 | Ohio | $28,423 | $13.66 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $27,439 | $13.19 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $28,374 | $13.64 |
| 21 | Indiana | $27,649 | $13.29 |
| 22 | Arizona | $29,471 | $14.17 |
| 23 | Missouri | $28,763 | $13.83 |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $30,547 | $14.69 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $28,294 | $13.60 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | $27,627 | $13.28 |
| 27 | California | $29,627 | $14.24 |
| 28 | Illinois | $27,980 | $13.45 |
| 29 | Montana | $28,866 | $13.88 |
| 30 | Vermont | $27,684 | $13.31 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $26,511 | $12.75 |
| 32 | Texas | $27,590 | $13.26 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $28,918 | $13.90 |
| 34 | Colorado | $29,195 | $14.04 |
| 35 | Michigan | $27,055 | $13.01 |
| 36 | Connecticut | $28,652 | $13.78 |
| 37 | Maryland | $28,665 | $13.78 |
| 38 | Iowa | $26,442 | $12.71 |
| 39 | Georgia | $26,621 | $12.80 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $26,750 | $12.86 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $26,103 | $12.55 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $27,461 | $13.20 |
| 43 | Delaware | $27,753 | $13.34 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $24,950 | $12.00 |
| 45 | North Carolina | $25,332 | $12.18 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $25,865 | $12.44 |
| 47 | New York | $27,175 | $13.06 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $25,655 | $12.33 |
| 49 | Alabama | $24,748 | $11.90 |
| 50 | Florida | $25,847 | $12.43 |
| 51 | Virginia | $26,203 | $12.60 |
Tow motor operator salary details
A tow motor operator's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $36,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a tow motor operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| 75th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| Average | $29,544 | $2,462 | $14 |
| 25th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying tow motor operator jobs
The highest paying types of tow motor operators are dock worker/forklift operator, terminal operator, and mill operator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Operator/Forklift Operator | $32,452 | $2,704 | $15.60 | 120,073 |
| Material Handler/Forklift Operator | $36,453 | $3,038 | $17.53 | 168,379 |
| Handle Machine Operator | $29,598 | $2,467 | $14.23 | 110,258 |
| Warehouse Machine Operator | $33,796 | $2,816 | $16.25 | 229,051 |
| Cherry Picker Operator | $33,956 | $2,830 | $16.32 | 105,023 |
| Reach Truck Operator | $34,625 | $2,885 | $16.65 | 137,300 |
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Tow motor operator salary trends
The average tow motor operator salary has risen by $5,939 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average tow motor operator earned $23,605 annually, but today, they earn $29,544 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for tow motor operators over the last decade.
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Average tow motor operator salary over time
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Tow motor operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,500 | $14.20 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $28,500 | $13.69 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $27,300 | $13.14 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | $26,500 | $12.72 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | $25,500 | $12.28 | +1.1% |
Recently added tow motor operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area Temps, Inc. | Tow Motor/Skid Steer Operator | Cleveland, OH | 06/10/2025 | $37,566 |
| Qualigence International | Tow Motor/General Laborer | Enon, OH | 05/17/2025 | $39,236 |
| General Accounts | Tow Motor & Forklift Operator | Valley View, OH | 04/29/2025 | $37,566 |
| Area Temps, Inc. | Tow Motor/Skid Steer Operator | Cleveland, OH | 04/22/2025 | $37,566 |
| Allstaff Careers | Warehouse Clerk/Tow Motor Operator | Minerva, OH | 04/07/2025 | $31,305 |
| Area Temps, Inc. | Tow Motor/Skid Steer Operator | Cleveland, OH | 03/27/2025 | $37,566 |
| Area Temps, Inc. | Tow Motor/Skid Steer Operator | Cleveland, OH | 02/19/2025 | $37,566 |
| Area Temps, Inc. | Tow Motor/Skid Steer Operator | Cleveland, OH | 01/30/2025 | $37,566 |
| Pridestaff | Pridestaff | Tow Motor Operator OH | Akron, OH | 12/16/2024 | $33,392 |
| Crucial Link | Tow Motor Operator | Youngstown, OH | 12/01/2024 | $31,305 |
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