As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Madison, WI is $53,218, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,023 weekly, or $4,435 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 Madison, WI vary widely, spanning from $44,746 to $68,495. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,783) and 75th percentile ($61,214), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,495 per year. This $12,431 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, Madison CDL Instructor often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Madison currently ranks 406 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 $44,746 Madison, WI August 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $48,783 Madison, WI August 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $53,218 Madison, WI August 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $61,214 Madison, WI August 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $68,495 Madison, WI August 01, 2026
25% $48,783 10% $44,746 90% $68,495 75% $61,214 $53,218 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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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Madison, WI. The base salary for CDL Instructor ranges from $48,783 to $61,214 with the average base salary of $53,218. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,565 to $76,637 with the average total cash compensation of $66,540.

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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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