As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Montana is $50,987, equivalent to $25 per hour, $981 weekly, or $4,249 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 Montana vary widely, spanning from $42,884 to $65,688. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,746) and 75th percentile ($58,682), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,688 per year. This $11,936 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, Montana CDL Instructor often earn 5.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Montana currently ranks 39 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 $42,884 MT January 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $46,746 MT January 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $50,987 MT January 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $58,682 MT January 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $65,688 MT January 01, 2026
25% $46,746 10% $42,884 90% $65,688 75% $58,682 $50,987 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 Belgrade, MT Avg. Salary $53,675 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Absarokee, MT Avg. Salary $59,862 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acton, MT Avg. Salary $60,364 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alberton, MT Avg. Salary $53,675 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alder, MT Avg. Salary $54,849 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alzada, MT Avg. Salary $54,956 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Anaconda, MT Avg. Salary $53,675 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Angela, MT Avg. Salary $59,862 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Antelope, MT Avg. Salary $61,526 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Arlee, MT Avg. Salary $53,675 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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