As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Grand Rapids, MI is $51,639, equivalent to $25 per hour, $993 weekly, or $4,303 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 Grand Rapids, MI vary widely, spanning from $43,433 to $66,563. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,344) and 75th percentile ($59,451), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,563 per year. This $12,107 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, Grand Rapids CDL Instructor often earn 2.9% lower than national averages. However, Grand Rapids currently ranks 539 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 $43,433 Grand Rapids, MI April 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $47,344 Grand Rapids, MI April 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $51,639 Grand Rapids, MI April 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $59,451 Grand Rapids, MI April 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $66,563 Grand Rapids, MI April 01, 2026
25% $47,344 10% $43,433 90% $66,563 75% $59,451 $51,639 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of CDL Instructor in Grand Rapids, MI. The base salary for CDL Instructor ranges from $47,344 to $59,451 with the average base salary of $51,639. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,348 to $73,635 with the average total cash compensation of $63,934.

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About Grand Rapids, Michigan    Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, and the largest city in West Michigan. It is on the Grand River about 30 miles (48 km) east of La....More

Grand Rapids, Michigan  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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