As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Missouri is $51,311, equivalent to $25 per hour, $987 weekly, or $4,276 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 Missouri vary widely, spanning from $43,157 to $66,106. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,043) and 75th percentile ($59,055), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,106 per year. This $12,012 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, Missouri CDL Instructor often earn 5.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Missouri currently ranks 37 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 $43,157 MO January 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $47,043 MO January 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $51,311 MO January 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $59,055 MO January 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $66,106 MO January 01, 2026
25% $47,043 10% $43,157 90% $66,106 75% $59,055 $51,311 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 Saint Peters, MO Avg. Salary $60,220 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MO Avg. Salary $60,653 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Advance, MO Avg. Salary $60,189 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Agency, MO Avg. Salary $60,647 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alba, MO Avg. Salary $55,201 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albany, MO Avg. Salary $60,653 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aldrich, MO Avg. Salary $55,201 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, MO Avg. Salary $58,838 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Allendale, MO Avg. Salary $61,043 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Allenton, MO Avg. Salary $60,189 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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