As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in New York is $57,414, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,104 weekly, or $4,785 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 New York vary widely, spanning from $48,290 to $73,968. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,638) and 75th percentile ($66,079), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,968 per year. This $13,441 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, New York CDL Instructor often earn 6.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, New York currently ranks 8 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 $48,290 NY January 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $52,638 NY January 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $57,414 NY January 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $66,079 NY January 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $73,968 NY January 01, 2026
25% $52,638 10% $48,290 90% $73,968 75% $66,079 $57,414 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 Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $68,555 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $62,663 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $61,614 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $71,539 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $68,744 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $68,744 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $67,575 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $66,552 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $63,738 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $62,349 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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