As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Saint Petersburg, FL is $51,203, equivalent to $25 per hour, $985 weekly, or $4,267 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 Saint Petersburg, FL vary widely, spanning from $43,055 to $65,928. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,938) and 75th percentile ($58,910), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,928 per year. This $11,972 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, Saint Petersburg CDL Instructor often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Saint Petersburg currently ranks 567 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 $43,055 Saint Petersburg, FL May 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $46,938 Saint Petersburg, FL May 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $51,203 Saint Petersburg, FL May 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $58,910 Saint Petersburg, FL May 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $65,928 Saint Petersburg, FL May 01, 2026
25% $46,938 10% $43,055 90% $65,928 75% $58,910 $51,203 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

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    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 Saint Petersburg, FL. The base salary for CDL Instructor ranges from $46,938 to $58,910 with the average base salary of $51,203. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,998 to $73,160 with the average total cash compensation of $63,521.

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About Saint Petersburg, Florida    St. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. As of the 2015 census estimate, the population was 257,083, making it the fifth-m....More

Saint Petersburg, Florida  area prices were up 1.1% from a year ago

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