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Compare tow truck operator licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$32,533
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
0 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$89
across 34 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $27,200#49 | 3 wk | $50 | 3 wk |
| Alaska | $36,800#8 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Arizona | $32,400#24 | 3 wk | $50 | 3 wk |
| Arkansas | $26,400#50 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| California | $38,200#5 | 3 wk | $75 | 3 wk |
| Colorado | $35,600#10 | 3 wk | $75 | 3 wk |
| Connecticut | $37,200#7 | 3 wk | $100 | 3 wk |
| Delaware | $33,800#19 | 3 wk | $50 | 3 wk |
| District of Columbia | $42,600#1 | 3 wk | $50 | 3 wk |
| Florida | $31,200#30 | 3 wk | $50 | 3 wk |
| Georgia | $30,800#33 | 3 wk | $75 | 3 wk |
| Hawaii | $36,400#9 | 3 wk | $35 | 3 wk |
| Idaho | $29,600#40 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Illinois | $34,200#16 | 3 wk | $500 | 3 wk |
| Indiana | $31,400#29 | 3 wk | $100 | 3 wk |
| Iowa | $30,200#37 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Kansas | $29,800#39 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Kentucky | $29,400#41 | 3 wk | $50 | 3 wk |
| Louisiana | $28,600#45 | 3 wk | $100 | 3 wk |
| Maine | $32,200#25 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Maryland | $35,400#11 | 3 wk | $100 | 3 wk |
| Massachusetts | $38,600#3 | 3 wk | $100 | 3 wk |
| Michigan | $32,600#23 | 3 wk | $50 | 3 wk |
| Minnesota | $34,800#13 | 3 wk | $75 | 3 wk |
| Mississippi | $25,800#51 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Missouri | $30,600#34 | 3 wk | $50 | 3 wk |
| Montana | $29,200#42 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Nebraska | $30,000#38 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Nevada | $34,200#17 | 3 wk | $125 | 3 wk |
| New Hampshire | $34,400#15 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| New Jersey | $37,800#6 | 3 wk | $150 | 3 wk |
| New Mexico | $28,400#46 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| New York | $38,400#4 | 3 wk | $125 | 3 wk |
| North Carolina | $31,000#32 | 3 wk | $50 | 3 wk |
| North Dakota | $31,600#28 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Ohio | $31,800#27 | 3 wk | $50 | 3 wk |
| Oklahoma | $28,200#47 | 3 wk | $75 | 3 wk |
| Oregon | $35,200#12 | 3 wk | $50 | 3 wk |
| Pennsylvania | $33,400#20 | 3 wk | $50 | 3 wk |
| Rhode Island | $34,600#14 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| South Carolina | $29,000#43 | 3 wk | $50 | 3 wk |
| South Dakota | $28,800#44 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Tennessee | $30,400#35 | 3 wk | $75 | 3 wk |
| Texas | $32,800#22 | 3 wk | $200 | 3 wk |
| Utah | $31,200#31 | 3 wk | $50 | 3 wk |
| Vermont | $33,200#21 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Virginia | $34,000#18 | 3 wk | $75 | 3 wk |
| Washington | $39,800#2 | 3 wk | $100 | 3 wk |
| West Virginia | $27,600#48 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Wisconsin | $32,000#26 | 3 wk | $50 | 3 wk |
| Wyoming | $30,400#36 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.
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