As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Driving Instructor in Cranston, RI is $42,411, equivalent to $20 per hour, $816 weekly, or $3,534 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Driving Instructor in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Driving Instructor in Cranston, RI vary widely, spanning from $33,744 to $50,587. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,874) and 75th percentile ($46,690), while top earners (90th percentile) make $50,587 per year. This $8,816 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, Cranston Driving Instructor often earn 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Cranston currently ranks 258 statewide for Driving 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
Driving Instructor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $33,744 Cranston, RI April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $37,874 Cranston, RI April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $42,411 Cranston, RI April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $46,690 Cranston, RI April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $50,587 Cranston, RI April 01, 2026
25% $37,874 10% $33,744 90% $50,587 75% $46,690 $42,411 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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    Driving Instructor

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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 Driving Instructor in Cranston, RI. The base salary for Driving Instructor ranges from $37,874 to $46,690 with the average base salary of $42,411. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,794 to $49,893 with the average total cash compensation of $43,393.

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About Cranston, Rhode Island    Cranston, once known as Pawtuxet, is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. With a population of 80,529 at the 2010 census, it is t....More

Cranston, Rhode Island  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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