Tow Truck Driver Career

*A job as a Tow Truck Driver falls under the broader career category of Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers : Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.


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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$43,590

Median Hourly Wage

$20.96*

Total Employed Nationally

1,704,520


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.