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Transport

What it costs to get a transport license

CDL, private and commercial pilot, and the other licenses that get you paid to move things or people.

All-in cost, across 2 careers
$1,650 – $22,000
Time to qualify
1 – 12 months
Transport careers compared: all-in cost, time and pay
Career All-in cost Time to qualify Median pay
Truck Driver (CDL) $1,650 – $10,650 1 – 2 months $58,640
Private Pilot $10,950 – $22,000 3 – 12 months Not published

Each figure comes from that career's page, where its sources are listed.