How much does a Driving Instructor make in Tucson, AZ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Driving Instructor in Tucson, AZ is $38,630. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $35,869 to $44,053, with most professionals earning between $33,355 and $48,991.

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Driving Instructor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $33,355 Tucson,AZ April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $35,869 Tucson,AZ April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $38,630 Tucson,AZ April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $44,053 Tucson,AZ April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $48,991 Tucson,AZ April 01, 2025
25% $35,869 10% $33,355 90% $48,991 75% $44,053 $38,630 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 Tucson, AZ. The base salary for Driving Instructor ranges from $35,869 to $44,053 with the average base salary of $38,630. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $35,869 to $44,053 with the average total cash compensation of $38,630.

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About Tucson, Arizona    Tucson (/ˈtuːsɒn, tuːˈsɒn/) is a city and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, and home to the University of Arizona. The 2010 Unit....More

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