As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Augusta, ME is $52,167, equivalent to $25 per hour, $1,003 weekly, or $4,347 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 Augusta, ME vary widely, spanning from $43,863 to $67,143. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,820) and 75th percentile ($60,006), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,143 per year. This $12,186 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, Augusta CDL Instructor often earn 0.9% lower than national averages. However, Augusta currently ranks 485 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 $43,863 Augusta, ME August 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $47,820 Augusta, ME August 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $52,167 Augusta, ME August 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $60,006 Augusta, ME August 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $67,143 Augusta, ME August 01, 2026
25% $47,820 10% $43,863 90% $67,143 75% $60,006 $52,167 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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  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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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Augusta, ME. The base salary for CDL Instructor ranges from $47,820 to $60,006 with the average base salary of $52,167. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,448 to $75,124 with the average total cash compensation of $65,227.

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About Augusta, Maine    Augusta is the state capital of the U.S. state of Maine and the county seat of Kennebec County. The city's population was 19,136 at the 2010 census, m....More

Augusta, Maine  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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