SOC 13-1151 · May 2025 · United States
Training and Development Specialists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Training and Development Specialists across the United States is $69,280 per year, measured over 458,300 jobs. The highest state median is in Delaware, at $88,570.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Training and Development Specialists
Pay for this occupation varies by 69.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Delaware pays $88,570 and Arkansas pays $52,290.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $88,570 | 1,590 | |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $86,050 | — | |
| 3 | Alaska | $81,860 | 530 | |
| 4 | Washington | $81,860 | 8,130 | |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $80,980 | 1,900 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $80,270 | 12,190 | |
| 7 | Connecticut | $78,080 | 3,650 | |
| 8 | Vermont | $77,800 | 750 | |
| 9 | Virginia | $77,690 | 15,570 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | $77,020 | 9,210 |
States with the most Training and Development Specialists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 46,630 | $62,860 | |
| 2 | California | 46,530 | $75,790 | |
| 3 | Florida | 34,130 | $71,990 | |
| 4 | New York | 27,460 | $76,080 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 20,220 | $65,250 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 17,690 | $64,780 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 16,200 | $67,320 | |
| 8 | Virginia | 15,570 | $77,690 | |
| 9 | Illinois | 15,140 | $67,380 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 14,780 | $71,350 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dothan | $120,020 | 120 |
| 2 | San Jose | $104,770 | 3,310 |
| 3 | Kennewick | $98,280 | 330 |
| 4 | San Francisco | $95,050 | 6,310 |
| 5 | Lexington Park | $94,440 | 220 |
| 6 | Casper | $94,070 | 100 |
| 7 | Decatur | $93,230 | 110 |
| 8 | Seattle | $89,550 | 5,120 |
| 9 | Bridgeport | $88,880 | 620 |
| 10 | Sierra Vista | $85,610 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.