As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Nebraska is $50,879, equivalent to $24 per hour, $978 weekly, or $4,240 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 Nebraska vary widely, spanning from $42,793 to $65,549. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,647) and 75th percentile ($58,558), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,549 per year. This $11,911 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, Nebraska CDL Instructor often earn 5.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Nebraska currently ranks 40 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 $42,793 NE January 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $46,647 NE January 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $50,879 NE January 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $58,558 NE January 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $65,549 NE January 01, 2026
25% $46,647 10% $42,793 90% $65,549 75% $58,558 $50,879 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 Abie, NE Avg. Salary $57,795 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adams, NE Avg. Salary $57,795 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ainsworth, NE Avg. Salary $51,979 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albion, NE Avg. Salary $57,795 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alda, NE Avg. Salary $57,795 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, NE Avg. Salary $57,795 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Allen, NE Avg. Salary $55,930 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NE Avg. Salary $58,624 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alma, NE Avg. Salary $57,795 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alvo, NE Avg. Salary $58,178 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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