As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Lewiston, ME is $53,194, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,023 weekly, or $4,433 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 Lewiston, ME vary widely, spanning from $44,727 to $68,465. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,762) and 75th percentile ($61,188), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,465 per year. This $12,426 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, Lewiston CDL Instructor often earn 1.0% lower than national averages. However, Lewiston currently ranks 407 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 $44,727 Lewiston, ME August 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $48,762 Lewiston, ME August 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $53,194 Lewiston, ME August 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $61,188 Lewiston, ME August 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $68,465 Lewiston, ME August 01, 2026
25% $48,762 10% $44,727 90% $68,465 75% $61,188 $53,194 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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    CDL Instructor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Traffic Manager

    5 + years experience
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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 Lewiston, ME. The base salary for CDL Instructor ranges from $48,762 to $61,188 with the average base salary of $53,194. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,540 to $76,604 with the average total cash compensation of $66,511.

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About Lewiston, Maine    Lewiston (/ˈluːɪstən/; officially the City of Lewiston, Maine) is the second largest city in Maine and the most central city in Androscoggin County. T....More

Lewiston, Maine  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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