As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Houston, TX is $53,913, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,037 weekly, or $4,493 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 Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $45,345 to $69,494. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,428) and 75th percentile ($62,069), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,494 per year. This $12,641 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, Houston CDL Instructor often earn 2.3% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 356 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 $45,345 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $49,428 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $53,913 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $62,069 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $69,494 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
25% $49,428 10% $45,345 90% $69,494 75% $62,069 $53,913 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 Houston, TX. The base salary for CDL Instructor ranges from $49,428 to $62,069 with the average base salary of $53,913. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,741 to $76,877 with the average total cash compensation of $66,750.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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