As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Adrian, TX is $48,140, equivalent to $23 per hour, $926 weekly, or $4,012 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for CDL Instructor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for CDL Instructor in Adrian, TX vary widely, spanning from $40,474 to $61,970. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,128) and 75th percentile ($55,379), while top earners (90th percentile) make $61,970 per year. This $11,251 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Cash Handling, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Adrian CDL Instructor often earn 8.6% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
CDL Instructor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $40,474 Adrian, TX June 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $44,128 Adrian, TX June 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $48,140 Adrian, TX June 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $55,379 Adrian, TX June 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $61,970 Adrian, TX June 01, 2026
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What is a CDL Instructor ?

Commercial driver's license training (or CDL training) is a specialized instructional program or course designed to prepare a student to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL), which is required for a career as a truck driver in the United States. During training, students are taught the necessary knowledge and skills to pass a series of tests to obtain their CDL. Such a program generally begins with classroom instruction geared towards passing the written exams for a CDL permit, a learner's permit that allows a student to practice driving skills on public roads with a CDL licensed driver ...

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  1. This Job:

    CDL Instructor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Traffic Manager

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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55379
48140

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
50899
68963
59878
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of CDL Instructor in Adrian, TX. The base salary for CDL Instructor ranges from $44,128 to $55,379 with the average base salary of $48,140. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,899 to $68,963 with the average total cash compensation of $59,878.

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About Adrian, Texas    Adrian is a city on historic route 66 in Oldham County, Texas, United States. The population was 166 at the 2010 census, up from 159 at the 2000 censu....More

Adrian, Texas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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