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What is a commercial instructor supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a commercial instructor supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $35.01 an hour? That's $72,814 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 8% and produce 28,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreCommercial Instructor SupervisorUS Average
Salary
5.7

Avg. Salary $72,814

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.5

Growth rate 8%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.51%

Asian 5.89%

Black or African American 11.01%

Hispanic or Latino 17.22%

Unknown 6.31%

White 59.05%

Gender

female 33.16%

male 66.84%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
5.5

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.0

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.0

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a commercial instructor supervisor

  1. Explore commercial instructor supervisor education requirements

    Most common commercial instructor supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    52.9 %

    Associate

    14.7 %

    High School Diploma

    14.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific commercial instructor supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service52.36%
    Performance Reviews20.16%
    Safety Problems8.12%
    Roll-Off7.69%
    Driver Observations6.49%
  3. Complete relevant commercial instructor supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New commercial instructor supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a commercial instructor supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real commercial instructor supervisor resumes.
  4. Research commercial instructor supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Analyze and support development and execution of underwriting, automation and operational strategies to efficiently and effectively manage the portfolio.
    • Participate in staff development exercises through technology training, team leadership development exercises, professional military education, and safety training.
    • Maintain accurate attendance records, compile HRD student registration/fee waiver information and submit paperwork.
  5. Apply for commercial instructor supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a commercial instructor supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average commercial instructor supervisor salary

The average commercial instructor supervisor salary in the United States is $72,814 per year or $35 per hour. Commercial instructor supervisor salaries range between $35,000 and $151,000 per year.

Average commercial instructor supervisor salary
$72,814 Yearly
$35.01 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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