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Compare driving instructor licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$44,134
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
2 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$84
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $37,200#40 | 2 mo#1 | $100#36 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $44,150#22 | 2 mo#1 | $100#36 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $43,700#23 | 2 mo#1 | $150#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $31,950#51 | 2 mo#1 | $75#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $47,680#13 | 2 mo#1 | $61#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $43,380#24 | 2 mo#1 | $50#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $55,370#6 | 2 mo#1 | $100#36 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $42,220#30 | 2 mo#1 | $75#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $61,480#1 | 2 mo#1 | $150#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $45,300#21 | 2 mo#1 | $25#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $50,880#11 | 2 mo#1 | $100#36 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $58,240#4 | 2 mo#1 | $100#36 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $37,010#42 | 2 mo#1 | $100#36 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $42,870#28 | 2 mo#1 | $50#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $38,480#35 | 2 mo#1 | $10#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $37,590#38 | 2 mo#1 | $75#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $36,780#47 | 2 mo#1 | $75#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $36,840#46 | 2 mo#1 | $20#7 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $39,680#32 | 2 mo#1 | $10#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $45,720#18 | 2 mo#1 | $200#49 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $53,290#7 | 2 mo#1 | $75#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $53,170#8 | 2 mo#1 | $150#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $38,360#36 | 2 mo#1 | $45#9 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $43,230#26 | 2 mo#1 | $50#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $49,830#12 | 2 mo#1 | $75#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $37,020#41 | 2 mo#1 | $75#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $41,940#31 | 2 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $36,530#49 | 2 mo#1 | $75#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $45,460#20 | 2 mo#1 | $150#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $59,280#3 | 2 mo#1 | $75#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $47,350#14 | 2 mo#1 | $75#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $46,070#17 | 2 mo#1 | $75#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $59,640#2 | 2 mo#1 | $150#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $38,700#33 | 2 mo#1 | $266#51 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $36,860#45 | 2 mo#1 | $75#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $37,300#39 | 2 mo#1 | $10#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $43,250#25 | 2 mo#1 | $75#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $47,210#15 | 2 mo#1 | $150#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,000#43 | 2 mo#1 | $75#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $42,700#29 | 2 mo#1 | $17.5#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $38,690#34 | 2 mo#1 | $75#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $57,700#5 | 2 mo#1 | $50#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $36,650#48 | 2 mo#1 | $75#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $35,140#50 | 2 mo#1 | $50#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $38,010#37 | 2 mo#1 | $75#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $50,960#10 | 2 mo#1 | $75#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $50,990#9 | 2 mo#1 | $100#36 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $46,220#16 | 2 mo#1 | $250#50 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $43,230#26 | 2 mo#1 | $75#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $36,910#44 | 2 mo#1 | $75#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $45,600#19 | 2 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.