As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Nevada is $53,450, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,028 weekly, or $4,454 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 Nevada vary widely, spanning from $44,956 to $68,861. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,004) and 75th percentile ($61,517), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,861 per year. This $12,513 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, Nevada CDL Instructor often earn 1.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Nevada currently ranks 20 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 $44,956 NV January 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $49,004 NV January 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $53,450 NV January 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $61,517 NV January 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $68,861 NV January 01, 2026
25% $49,004 10% $44,956 90% $68,861 75% $61,517 $53,450 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 Sun Valley, NV Avg. Salary $62,940 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alamo, NV Avg. Salary $60,716 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amargosa Valley, NV Avg. Salary $60,716 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Austin, NV Avg. Salary $61,922 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Baker, NV Avg. Salary $59,171 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Battle Mountain, NV Avg. Salary $61,922 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Beatty, NV Avg. Salary $60,716 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Blue Diamond, NV Avg. Salary $61,281 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Boulder City, NV Avg. Salary $60,779 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Bunkerville, NV Avg. Salary $60,716 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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