As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Georgia is $52,089, equivalent to $25 per hour, $1,002 weekly, or $4,341 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 Georgia vary widely, spanning from $43,811 to $67,108. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,756) and 75th percentile ($59,950), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,108 per year. This $12,194 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, Georgia CDL Instructor often earn 3.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Georgia currently ranks 29 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 $43,811 GA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $47,756 GA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $52,089 GA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $59,950 GA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $67,108 GA January 01, 2026
25% $47,756 10% $43,811 90% $67,108 75% $59,950 $52,089 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 Abbeville, GA Avg. Salary $55,628 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acworth, GA Avg. Salary $61,068 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adairsville, GA Avg. Salary $58,800 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adel, GA Avg. Salary $55,421 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adrian, GA Avg. Salary $55,835 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ailey, GA Avg. Salary $55,835 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alamo, GA Avg. Salary $55,835 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alapaha, GA Avg. Salary $55,421 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albany, GA Avg. Salary $55,861 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Allenhurst, GA Avg. Salary $57,952 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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