As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Driving Instructor in Ohio is $39,850, equivalent to $19 per hour, $766 weekly, or $3,321 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 Ohio vary widely, spanning from $31,699 to $47,527. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($35,583) and 75th percentile ($43,868), while top earners (90th percentile) make $47,527 per year. This $8,285 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, Ohio Driving Instructor often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 33 companies. However, Ohio currently ranks 28 nationwide 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 $31,699 OH March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $35,583 OH March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $39,850 OH March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $43,868 OH March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $47,527 OH March 01, 2026
25% $35,583 10% $31,699 90% $47,527 75% $43,868 $39,850 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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Location Chillicothe, OH Avg. Salary $37,997 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, OH Avg. Salary $40,527 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Portsmouth, OH Avg. Salary $37,635 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, OH Avg. Salary $37,385 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Ada, OH Avg. Salary $38,509 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, OH Avg. Salary $38,596 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Addyston, OH Avg. Salary $40,419 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Adelphi, OH Avg. Salary $37,897 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Adena, OH Avg. Salary $38,900 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Akron, OH Avg. Salary $39,636 Date Updated March 01, 2026
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