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What is a driver's license examiner and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a driver's license examiner. For example, did you know that they make an average of $21.69 an hour? That's $45,121 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 0% and produce -5,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreDriver's License ExaminerUS Average
Salary
3.5

Avg. Salary $45,121

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
4.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.81%

Asian 7.80%

Black or African American 12.47%

Hispanic or Latino 14.58%

Unknown 4.43%

White 59.91%

Gender

female 63.21%

male 36.79%

Age - 46
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 - 46
Stress level
8.1

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.6

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
7.1

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Driver's license examiner career paths

Key steps to become a driver's license examiner

  1. Explore driver's license examiner education requirements

    Most common driver's license examiner degrees

    Bachelor's

    44.2 %

    Associate

    27.0 %

    High School Diploma

    17.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific driver's license examiner skills

    SkillsPercentages
    CDL22.75%
    Customer Service9.65%
    Birth Certificates8.65%
    Test Results8.63%
    Road Test8.37%
  3. Complete relevant driver's license examiner training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New driver's license examiners 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 driver's license examiner based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real driver's license examiner resumes.
  4. Research driver's license examiner duties and responsibilities

    • Manage verification of car information including the VIN number for security and car control purposes.
    • Administer written, verbal, and road test (except CDL) for state driver license.
    • Provide patient and family support for findings and assist in most all stereotactic, MRI, and ultrasound guide biopsys.
    • Help immigrants obtain a Colorado id or license.
  5. Apply for driver's license examiner jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a driver's license examiner 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 driver's license examiner salary

The average driver's license examiner salary in the United States is $45,121 per year or $22 per hour. Driver's license examiner salaries range between $28,000 and $72,000 per year.

Average driver's license examiner salary
$45,121 Yearly
$21.69 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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