As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Utah is $51,716, equivalent to $25 per hour, $995 weekly, or $4,310 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 Utah vary widely, spanning from $43,497 to $66,628. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,414) and 75th percentile ($59,521), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,628 per year. This $12,107 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, Utah CDL Instructor often earn 4.2% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Utah currently ranks 32 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 $43,497 UT January 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $47,414 UT January 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $51,716 UT January 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $59,521 UT January 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $66,628 UT January 01, 2026
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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 Lehi, UT Avg. Salary $58,241 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alpine, UT Avg. Salary $61,325 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Altamont, UT Avg. Salary $60,779 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alton, UT Avg. Salary $59,962 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Altonah, UT Avg. Salary $60,779 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location American Fork, UT Avg. Salary $58,405 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aneth, UT Avg. Salary $60,785 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Annabella, UT Avg. Salary $57,695 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Antimony, UT Avg. Salary $57,695 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aurora, UT Avg. Salary $57,695 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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