As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Massachusetts is $58,775, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,130 weekly, or $4,898 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 Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $49,434 to $75,721. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,886) and 75th percentile ($67,645), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,721 per year. This $13,759 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, Massachusetts CDL Instructor often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 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 $49,434 MA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $53,886 MA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $58,775 MA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $67,645 MA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $75,721 MA January 01, 2026
25% $53,886 10% $49,434 90% $75,721 75% $67,645 $58,775 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 Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $65,094 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $66,281 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $66,382 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $66,062 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $65,729 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $70,057 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $66,539 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $70,057 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $70,057 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $67,965 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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