Commercial instructor supervisor vs driving instructor

The differences between commercial instructor supervisors and driving instructors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a commercial instructor supervisor, becoming a driving instructor takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a commercial instructor supervisor has an average salary of $72,814, which is higher than the $51,752 average annual salary of a driving instructor.

The top three skills for a commercial instructor supervisor include customer service, performance reviews and safety problems. The most important skills for a driving instructor are CDL, DMV, and motor vehicle.

Commercial instructor supervisor vs driving instructor overview

	Commercial Instructor Supervisor	Driving Instructor
Yearly salary	$72,814	$51,752
Hourly rate	$35.01	$24.88
Growth rate	8%	4%
Number of jobs	57,627	28,948
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 42%
Average age	44	43
Years of experience	4	2

Commercial instructor supervisor vs driving instructor salary

Commercial instructor supervisors and driving instructors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Commercial Instructor Supervisor	Driving Instructor
Average salary	$72,814	$51,752
Salary range	Between $35,000 And $151,000	Between $33,000 And $79,000
Highest paying City	-	Albany, NY
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	The University System of Maryland Foundation
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between commercial instructor supervisor and driving instructor education

There are a few differences between a commercial instructor supervisor and a driving instructor in terms of educational background:

	Commercial Instructor Supervisor	Driving Instructor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 42%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Stanford University

Commercial instructor supervisor vs driving instructor demographics

Here are the differences between commercial instructor supervisors' and driving instructors' demographics:

	Commercial Instructor Supervisor	Driving Instructor
Average age	44	43
Gender ratio	Male, 66.8% Female, 33.2%	Male, 70.3% Female, 29.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.0% Unknown, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.2% Asian, 5.9% White, 59.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 6.0% White, 61.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	12%	12%

Differences between commercial instructor supervisor and driving instructor duties and responsibilities

Commercial instructor supervisor example 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.

Driving instructor example responsibilities.

Own and manage a small business as a CPR and first aid instructor and consultant for diverse clients.
make sure they drive truck to dot standards.
Provide knowledge of the road and rules of the law.
Present classroom instructions and on the road practice, instruct students for exams.
Construct an AutoCAD program which offers college credit while still in high school.
Ensure events run smoothly with all details in place for safe and enjoyable events.

Commercial instructor supervisor vs driving instructor skills

Common commercial instructor supervisor skills

Customer Service, 52%
Performance Reviews, 20%
Safety Problems, 8%
Roll-Off, 8%
Driver Observations, 6%
HR, 5%

Common driving instructor skills

CDL, 24%
DMV, 17%
Motor Vehicle, 11%
Driver Training, 11%
Drivers License, 6%
Road Safety, 6%

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