As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Edison, NJ is $60,567, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,165 weekly, or $5,047 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 Edison, NJ vary widely, spanning from $50,922 to $77,966. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,518) and 75th percentile ($69,674), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,966 per year. This $14,156 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, Edison CDL Instructor often earn 3.5% higher than national averages. However, Edison currently ranks 46 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 $50,922 Edison, NJ June 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $55,518 Edison, NJ June 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $60,567 Edison, NJ June 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $69,674 Edison, NJ June 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $77,966 Edison, NJ June 01, 2026
25% $55,518 10% $50,922 90% $77,966 75% $69,674 $60,567 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 Edison, NJ. The base salary for CDL Instructor ranges from $55,518 to $69,674 with the average base salary of $60,567. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,038 to $86,764 with the average total cash compensation of $75,334.

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About Edison, New Jersey    According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 30.638 square miles (79.351 km2), including 29.940 square miles (77.543....More

Edison, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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