As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Pierre, SD is $45,500, equivalent to $22 per hour, $875 weekly, or $3,792 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 Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $38,269 to $58,619. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,715) and 75th percentile ($52,367), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,619 per year. This $10,652 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, Pierre CDL Instructor often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 807 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 $38,269 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $41,715 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $45,500 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $52,367 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $58,619 Pierre, SD January 01, 2026
25% $41,715 10% $38,269 90% $58,619 75% $52,367 $45,500 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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    CDL Instructor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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45500

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46635
66121
56169
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of CDL Instructor in Pierre, SD. The base salary for CDL Instructor ranges from $41,715 to $52,367 with the average base salary of $45,500. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,635 to $66,121 with the average total cash compensation of $56,169.

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About Pierre, South Dakota    Pierre (/pɪər/; Lakota: čhúŋkaške, "fort") is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 a....More

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