How much does a Driving Instructor make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Driving Instructor in Houston, TX is $40,650. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,744 to $46,357, with most professionals earning between $35,099 and $51,552.

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Driving Instructor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $35,099 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $37,744 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $40,650 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $46,357 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $51,552 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $37,744 10% $35,099 90% $51,552 75% $46,357 $40,650 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 Houston, TX. The base salary for Driving Instructor ranges from $37,744 to $46,357 with the average base salary of $40,650. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,744 to $46,357 with the average total cash compensation of $40,650.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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