As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Texas is $52,685, equivalent to $25 per hour, $1,013 weekly, or $4,390 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $44,295 to $67,820. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,294) and 75th percentile ($60,607), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,820 per year. This $12,313 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, Texas CDL Instructor often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 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 $44,295 TX June 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $48,294 TX June 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $52,685 TX June 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $60,607 TX June 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $67,820 TX June 01, 2026
25% $48,294 10% $44,295 90% $67,820 75% $60,607 $52,685 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 Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $57,220 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $56,578 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $55,942 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $57,732 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $56,420 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $62,549 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $59,069 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $56,517 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $56,368 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $58,327 Date Updated June 01, 2026
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    CDL Instructor

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    Bachelor's Degree

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