Driving Instructor Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

Driving Instructor Salary in Des Moines, IA

How much does a Driving Instructor make in Des Moines, IA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Driving Instructor in Des Moines, IA is $39,501. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,678 to $45,047, with most professionals earning between $34,107 and $50,096.

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10th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $34,107 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $36,678 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $39,501 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $45,047 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $50,096 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
25% $36,678 10% $34,107 90% $50,096 75% $45,047 $39,501 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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    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 Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Driving Instructor ranges from $36,678 to $45,047 with the average base salary of $39,501. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,678 to $45,047 with the average total cash compensation of $39,501.

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About Des Moines, Iowa    Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A smal....More

Des Moines, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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