As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Ohio is $52,586, equivalent to $25 per hour, $1,011 weekly, or $4,382 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 Ohio vary widely, spanning from $44,229 to $67,748. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,211) and 75th percentile ($60,522), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,748 per year. This $12,311 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, Ohio CDL Instructor often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Ohio currently ranks 28 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 $44,229 OH January 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $48,211 OH January 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $52,586 OH January 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $60,522 OH January 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $67,748 OH January 01, 2026
25% $48,211 10% $44,229 90% $67,748 75% $60,522 $52,586 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 Chillicothe, OH Avg. Salary $57,356 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, OH Avg. Salary $61,175 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Portsmouth, OH Avg. Salary $56,809 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, OH Avg. Salary $56,432 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ada, OH Avg. Salary $58,128 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, OH Avg. Salary $58,260 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Addyston, OH Avg. Salary $61,011 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adelphi, OH Avg. Salary $57,205 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adena, OH Avg. Salary $58,719 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akron, OH Avg. Salary $59,830 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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