As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Colorado is $55,102, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,060 weekly, or $4,592 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 Colorado vary widely, spanning from $46,346 to $70,990. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,519) and 75th percentile ($63,419), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,990 per year. This $12,900 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, Colorado CDL Instructor often earn 2.0% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Colorado currently ranks 13 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 $46,346 CO January 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $50,519 CO January 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $55,102 CO January 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $63,419 CO January 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $70,990 CO January 01, 2026
25% $50,519 10% $46,346 90% $70,990 75% $63,419 $55,102 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 Jefferson, CO Avg. Salary $63,951 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $62,739 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $60,163 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $61,219 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $60,163 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $65,672 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $64,108 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $64,447 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $60,119 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $63,411 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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