As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Driving Instructor in Akron, MI is $38,311, equivalent to $18 per hour, $737 weekly, or $3,193 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Driving Instructor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Driving Instructor in Akron, MI vary widely, spanning from $30,482 to $45,696. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($34,213) and 75th percentile ($42,177), while top earners (90th percentile) make $45,696 per year. This $7,964 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Retail Industry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Akron Driving Instructor often earn 4.9% lower than national averages. 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
Driving Instructor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $30,482 Akron, MI June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $34,213 Akron, MI June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $38,311 Akron, MI June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $42,177 Akron, MI June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $45,696 Akron, MI June 01, 2026
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What is a Driving Instructor ?

A driving instructor is a person who is hired by a new driver who is learning how to improve their skills - often for an upcoming practical test. Different countries have different rules regarding permits and other regulations. Driving instructors have several tasks such as teaching new drivers the theory and techniques needed to carefully operate various types of vehicles such as cars, motorcycles, trucks and buses. A driving instructor has several names and can be recognized as: Auto Driving Instructor, Educator, Instructor, Teacher or Truck Driving Instructor....

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    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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42177
38311

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
34908
45847
40214
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Driving Instructor in Akron, MI. The base salary for Driving Instructor ranges from $34,213 to $42,177 with the average base salary of $38,311. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,908 to $45,847 with the average total cash compensation of $40,214.

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About Akron, Michigan    Akron is a village in Tuscola County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 402 at the 2010 census. The village is located on the boundary....More

Akron, Michigan  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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