As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Springfield, MO is $47,892, equivalent to $23 per hour, $921 weekly, or $3,991 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 Springfield, MO vary widely, spanning from $40,281 to $61,702. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,909) and 75th percentile ($55,121), while top earners (90th percentile) make $61,702 per year. This $11,212 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, Springfield CDL Instructor often earn 6.7% lower than national averages. However, Springfield currently ranks 768 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 $40,281 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $43,909 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $47,892 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $55,121 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $61,702 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
25% $43,909 10% $40,281 90% $61,702 75% $55,121 $47,892 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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47892

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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59122
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of CDL Instructor in Springfield, MO. The base salary for CDL Instructor ranges from $43,909 to $55,121 with the average base salary of $47,892. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,087 to $69,597 with the average total cash compensation of $59,122.

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About Springfield, Missouri    Springfield is the third-largest city in the state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 159,498....More

Springfield, Missouri  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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