As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Phoenix, AZ is $53,358, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,026 weekly, or $4,447 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for CDL Instructor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for CDL Instructor in Phoenix, AZ vary widely, spanning from $44,864 to $68,676. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,912) and 75th percentile ($61,376), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,676 per year. This $12,464 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, Phoenix CDL Instructor often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Phoenix currently ranks 391 statewide 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 $44,864 Phoenix, AZ August 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $48,912 Phoenix, AZ August 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $53,358 Phoenix, AZ August 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $61,376 Phoenix, AZ August 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $68,676 Phoenix, AZ August 01, 2026
25% $48,912 10% $44,864 90% $68,676 75% $61,376 $53,358 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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  1. This Job:

    CDL Instructor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Traffic Manager

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of CDL Instructor in Phoenix, AZ. The base salary for CDL Instructor ranges from $48,912 to $61,376 with the average base salary of $53,358. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,714 to $76,840 with the average total cash compensation of $66,716.

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About Phoenix, Arizona    Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to ....More

Phoenix, Arizona  area prices were up 2.2% from a year ago

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