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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to tow truck operator jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. Our research shows that Kentucky is the best state in the country for tow truck operators.
We figured that the best places for tow truck operator jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.If you are currently seeking employment as a tow truck operator, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for tow truck operators in 2026
1. Kentucky
Total tow truck operator jobs: 4,765 Average annual salary: $39,703 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Location Quotient: 1.61
2. Kansas
Total tow truck operator jobs: 3,738 Average annual salary: $39,995 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Location Quotient: 1.54
3. Washington
Total tow truck operator jobs: 5,999 Average annual salary: $48,646 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
4. South Dakota
Total tow truck operator jobs: 992 Average annual salary: $39,911 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
5. Wyoming
Total tow truck operator jobs: 377 Average annual salary: $40,541 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Location Quotient: 0.78
6. Hawaii
Total tow truck operator jobs: 213 Average annual salary: $55,473 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Location Quotient: 0.32
7. Iowa
Total tow truck operator jobs: 3,539 Average annual salary: $38,818 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $54,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
8. Idaho
Total tow truck operator jobs: 896 Average annual salary: $41,194 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Location Quotient: 0.68
9. Nebraska
Total tow truck operator jobs: 1,929 Average annual salary: $39,132 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
10. Colorado
Total tow truck operator jobs: 5,370 Average annual salary: $39,874 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
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Detailed list of the best states for a tow truck operator
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky | $39,703 | $28,000 | 4,454,189 | 4,765 |
| 2 | Kansas | $39,995 | $28,000 | 2,913,123 | 3,738 |
| 3 | Washington | $48,646 | $32,000 | 7,405,743 | 5,999 |
| 4 | South Dakota | $39,911 | $28,000 | 869,666 | 992 |
| 5 | Wyoming | $40,541 | $28,000 | 579,315 | 377 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $55,473 | $47,000 | 1,427,538 | 213 |
| 7 | Iowa | $38,818 | $27,000 | 3,145,711 | 3,539 |
| 8 | Idaho | $41,194 | $27,000 | 1,716,943 | 896 |
| 9 | Nebraska | $39,132 | $27,000 | 1,920,076 | 1,929 |
| 10 | Colorado | $39,874 | $27,000 | 5,607,154 | 5,370 |
| 11 | Oregon | $42,284 | $27,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,929 |
| 12 | Montana | $41,006 | $29,000 | 1,050,493 | 479 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $41,903 | $31,000 | 755,393 | 191 |
| 14 | Illinois | $38,250 | $27,000 | 12,802,023 | 11,540 |
| 15 | Tennessee | $37,897 | $26,000 | 6,715,984 | 4,616 |
| 16 | Arizona | $39,186 | $25,000 | 7,016,270 | 3,618 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $37,116 | $25,000 | 4,684,333 | 3,233 |
| 18 | Alabama | $36,146 | $25,000 | 4,874,747 | 4,758 |
| 19 | Oklahoma | $36,473 | $25,000 | 3,930,864 | 3,578 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $39,268 | $28,000 | 5,576,606 | 3,373 |
| 21 | California | $40,585 | $25,000 | 39,536,653 | 21,955 |
| 22 | Virginia | $36,813 | $25,000 | 8,470,020 | 9,480 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $37,532 | $26,000 | 5,795,483 | 3,292 |
| 24 | Texas | $34,985 | $24,000 | 28,304,596 | 26,324 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $33,116 | $23,000 | 1,815,857 | 3,197 |
| 26 | Alaska | $41,147 | $34,000 | 739,795 | 238 |
| 27 | Indiana | $33,051 | $23,000 | 6,666,818 | 8,017 |
| 28 | Mississippi | $33,383 | $23,000 | 2,984,100 | 2,389 |
| 29 | District of Columbia | $41,024 | $27,000 | 693,972 | 247 |
| 30 | Nevada | $35,846 | $23,000 | 2,998,039 | 882 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $32,695 | $23,000 | 3,004,279 | 2,657 |
| 32 | Maryland | $37,106 | $24,000 | 6,052,177 | 4,250 |
| 33 | Rhode Island | $36,231 | $23,000 | 1,059,639 | 483 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $32,612 | $20,000 | 12,805,537 | 10,861 |
| 35 | Connecticut | $36,069 | $22,000 | 3,588,184 | 1,234 |
| 36 | Georgia | $31,739 | $22,000 | 10,429,379 | 13,647 |
| 37 | Utah | $33,123 | $22,000 | 3,101,833 | 2,494 |
| 38 | New Jersey | $35,928 | $22,000 | 9,005,644 | 3,111 |
| 39 | Ohio | $30,452 | $21,000 | 11,658,609 | 10,592 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $32,608 | $22,000 | 2,088,070 | 1,497 |
| 41 | Massachusetts | $36,089 | $25,000 | 6,859,819 | 2,424 |
| 42 | Delaware | $33,754 | $21,000 | 961,939 | 1,010 |
| 43 | Vermont | $33,824 | $26,000 | 623,657 | 366 |
| 44 | Michigan | $32,170 | $22,000 | 9,962,311 | 3,713 |
| 45 | Missouri | $30,672 | $21,000 | 6,113,532 | 5,770 |
| 46 | New York | $32,600 | $20,000 | 19,849,399 | 8,216 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $31,230 | $22,000 | 10,273,419 | 5,586 |
| 48 | New Hampshire | $32,454 | $24,000 | 1,342,795 | 441 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $27,854 | $19,000 | 5,024,369 | 4,016 |
| 50 | Maine | $30,001 | $24,000 | 1,335,907 | 424 |
| 51 | Florida | $31,179 | $21,000 | 20,984,400 | 5,595 |
Highest paying states for tow truck operators
| Rank | State | Avg. Tow Truck Operator Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky | $39,703 |
| 2 | Kansas | $39,995 |
| 3 | Washington | $48,646 |
| 4 | South Dakota | $39,911 |
| 5 | Wyoming | $40,541 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $55,473 |
| 7 | Iowa | $38,818 |
| 8 | Idaho | $41,194 |
| 9 | Nebraska | $39,132 |
| 10 | Colorado | $39,874 |
| 11 | Oregon | $42,284 |
| 12 | Montana | $41,006 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $41,903 |
| 14 | Illinois | $38,250 |
| 15 | Tennessee | $37,897 |
| 16 | Arizona | $39,186 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $37,116 |
| 18 | Alabama | $36,146 |
| 19 | Oklahoma | $36,473 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $39,268 |
| 21 | California | $40,585 |
| 22 | Virginia | $36,813 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $37,532 |
| 24 | Texas | $34,985 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $33,116 |
| 26 | Alaska | $41,147 |
| 27 | Indiana | $33,051 |
| 28 | Mississippi | $33,383 |
| 29 | District of Columbia | $41,024 |
| 30 | Nevada | $35,846 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $32,695 |
| 32 | Maryland | $37,106 |
| 33 | Rhode Island | $36,231 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $32,612 |
| 35 | Connecticut | $36,069 |
| 36 | Georgia | $31,739 |
| 37 | Utah | $33,123 |
| 38 | New Jersey | $35,928 |
| 39 | Ohio | $30,452 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $32,608 |
| 41 | Massachusetts | $36,089 |
| 42 | Delaware | $33,754 |
| 43 | Vermont | $33,824 |
| 44 | Michigan | $32,170 |
| 45 | Missouri | $30,672 |
| 46 | New York | $32,600 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $31,230 |
| 48 | New Hampshire | $32,454 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $27,854 |
| 50 | Maine | $30,001 |
| 51 | Florida | $31,179 |
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Updated January 8, 2025