As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Louisiana is $51,349, equivalent to $25 per hour, $987 weekly, or $4,279 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 Louisiana vary widely, spanning from $43,189 to $66,155. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,077) and 75th percentile ($59,099), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,155 per year. This $12,022 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, Louisiana CDL Instructor often earn 4.9% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Louisiana currently ranks 35 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 $43,189 LA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $47,077 LA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $51,349 LA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $59,099 LA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $66,155 LA January 01, 2026
25% $47,077 10% $43,189 90% $66,155 75% $59,099 $51,349 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, LA Avg. Salary $56,439 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $59,366 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $54,523 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $59,661 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $54,523 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $59,328 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $59,158 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $55,025 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $59,736 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $59,158 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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