As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Driving Instructor in South Dakota is $37,009. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $34,364 to $42,205, with most professionals earning between $31,955 and $46,935.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary | $31,955 | SD | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary | $34,364 | SD | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary | $37,009 | SD | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary | $42,205 | SD | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary | $46,935 | SD | April 01, 2025 |
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....
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/17/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
See user submitted job responsibilities for Driving Instructor.
| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Deadwood, SD | Avg. Salary $34,599 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Pierre, SD | Avg. Salary $33,318 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Watertown, SD | Avg. Salary $35,303 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Aberdeen, SD | Avg. Salary $32,724 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Agar, SD | Avg. Salary $32,724 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Akaska, SD | Avg. Salary $32,724 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alcester, SD | Avg. Salary $35,251 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alexandria, SD | Avg. Salary $35,303 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Allen, SD | Avg. Salary $34,599 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alpena, SD | Avg. Salary $34,014 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
0 - 1 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
| Job Title | Experience | EDUCATION | Salary Compared to This Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Title Bus Driver | Experience | EducationHigh School | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Delivery Truck Driver II | Experience 1 - 3 | EducationHigh School | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Dump Truck Driver II | Experience 3 - 5 | EducationHigh School | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Heavy Truck Driver I | Experience 0 - 1 | EducationHigh School | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Heavy Truck Driver II | Experience 1 - 3 | EducationHigh School | Salary Compared to This Job |
About South Dakota South Dakota (/- dəˈkoʊtə/ (listen)) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux Nati....More
Recently searched related titles: Assistant Harbormaster, Commercial Insurance Account Assistant, Hotel Shuttle Driver
Learn more about: Compensation Packages, Employee Flight Risk, Gender Pay Gap, Job Openings for This Role
Jobs with a similar salary range to Driving Instructor : Alderman, Boxer, Valet Driver
