As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Mississippi is $48,163, equivalent to $23 per hour, $926 weekly, or $4,014 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 Mississippi vary widely, spanning from $40,509 to $62,049. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,156) and 75th percentile ($55,431), while top earners (90th percentile) make $62,049 per year. This $11,275 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, Mississippi CDL Instructor often earn 10.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Mississippi currently ranks 51 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 $40,509 MS January 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $44,156 MS January 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $48,163 MS January 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $55,431 MS January 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $62,049 MS January 01, 2026
25% $44,156 10% $40,509 90% $62,049 75% $55,431 $48,163 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 Olive Branch, MS Avg. Salary $58,606 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, MS Avg. Salary $58,398 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MS Avg. Salary $53,178 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ackerman, MS Avg. Salary $52,990 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Algoma, MS Avg. Salary $52,990 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alligator, MS Avg. Salary $55,276 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amory, MS Avg. Salary $52,990 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Anguilla, MS Avg. Salary $55,314 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Arcola, MS Avg. Salary $55,842 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Arkabutla, MS Avg. Salary $58,398 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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