Side-by-side license comparison
| Metric | Commercial Driver (CDL) | Teacher (K-12) |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Transportation | Education |
| Median Salary | $54,320 | $65,090 |
| Avg Initial Fee | $97 | $199 |
| Difficulty | Medium | High |
| Education | CDL Training (3-7 weeks) | Bachelor's + Student Teaching |
| Exam | CDL Knowledge + Skills Test | Praxis or State Test |
| Time to License | 1-2 months | 4-5 years |
| Renewal Period | Every 5 yr | Every 5 yr |
| CE Hours / Cycle | 0 hrs | 60 hrs |
| States Requiring | 53 of 53 | 53 of 53 |
Teacher (K-12) earns $10,770 more per year on average. Over a 10-year career span, that adds up to approximately $107,700 in additional earnings.
The LicenseWize editorial team aggregates and verifies licenses data from Bureau of Labor Statistics & State Licensing Boards. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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