As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Arkansas is $48,789, equivalent to $23 per hour, $938 weekly, or $4,066 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for CDL Instructor in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for CDL Instructor in Arkansas vary widely, spanning from $41,036 to $62,857. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,731) and 75th percentile ($56,152), while top earners (90th percentile) make $62,857 per year. This $11,421 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, Arkansas CDL Instructor often earn 9.7% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Arkansas currently ranks 49 nationwide 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 $41,036 AR January 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $44,731 AR January 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $48,789 AR January 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $56,152 AR January 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $62,857 AR January 01, 2026
25% $44,731 10% $41,036 90% $62,857 75% $56,152 $48,789 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Location Texarkana, AR Avg. Salary $57,123 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adona, AR Avg. Salary $56,231 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alexander, AR Avg. Salary $56,721 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alicia, AR Avg. Salary $58,398 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alix, AR Avg. Salary $54,485 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alleene, AR Avg. Salary $56,985 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alma, AR Avg. Salary $54,755 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Almyra, AR Avg. Salary $55,653 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alpena, AR Avg. Salary $56,495 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alpine, AR Avg. Salary $55,942 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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