As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Driving Instructor in El Paso, TX is $35,635, equivalent to $17 per hour, $685 weekly, or $2,970 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 El Paso, TX vary widely, spanning from $28,354 to $42,505. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($31,824) and 75th percentile ($39,231), while top earners (90th percentile) make $42,505 per year. This $7,407 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, El Paso Driving Instructor often earn 10.7% lower than national averages. However, El Paso currently ranks 794 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 $28,354 El Paso, TX July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $31,824 El Paso, TX July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $35,635 El Paso, TX July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $39,231 El Paso, TX July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $42,505 El Paso, TX July 01, 2026
25% $31,824 10% $28,354 90% $42,505 75% $39,231 $35,635 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 El Paso, TX. The base salary for Driving Instructor ranges from $31,824 to $39,231 with the average base salary of $35,635. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $32,554 to $42,756 with the average total cash compensation of $37,500.

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About El Paso, Texas    El Paso is located at the intersection of three states (Texas, New Mexico, and Chihuahua) and two countries (the U.S. and Mexico). It is the only majo....More

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