As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Albuquerque, NM is $50,787, equivalent to $24 per hour, $977 weekly, or $4,232 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 Albuquerque, NM vary widely, spanning from $42,702 to $65,367. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,555) and 75th percentile ($58,418), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,367 per year. This $11,863 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, Albuquerque CDL Instructor often earn 1.5% lower than national averages. However, Albuquerque currently ranks 596 statewide for CDL Instructor job salary. 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 $42,702 Albuquerque, NM August 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $46,555 Albuquerque, NM August 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $50,787 Albuquerque, NM August 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $58,418 Albuquerque, NM August 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $65,367 Albuquerque, NM August 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of CDL Instructor in Albuquerque, NM. The base salary for CDL Instructor ranges from $46,555 to $58,418 with the average base salary of $50,787. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,981 to $73,137 with the average total cash compensation of $63,501.

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About Albuquerque, New Mexico    According to the United States Census Bureau, Albuquerque has a total area of 189.5 square miles (490.9 km2), of which 187.7 square miles (486.2 km2) ....More

Albuquerque, New Mexico  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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