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Average Salary for Training and Development Specialists

SOC 13-1151 · Business and Financial Operations Occupations · 2024 data

The median annual wage for Training and Development Specialists in the United States is $65,850 ($31.66/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $37,510 at the 10th percentile to $120,190 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 436,610 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 14.8% since 2014.

Median Annual

$65,850

Mean Annual

$73,760

10th Pct

$37,510

75th Pct

$91,550

Employment

436,610

Salary Distribution

$38k
10th
$49k
25th
$66k
Median
$92k
75th
$120k
90th

Highest Paying Metro Areas

Salary by State

State Median Annual
District of Columbia $84,460
Wyoming $83,450
Washington $82,910
Connecticut $79,660
Delaware $79,320
New Jersey $76,660
Virginia $76,250
Minnesota $75,980
Alaska $75,010
New York $73,550
Massachusetts $73,480
Maryland $73,220
California $72,930
Colorado $72,790
Rhode Island $72,600
New Hampshire $71,740
Oregon $70,320
Maine $67,420
Vermont $67,180
Wisconsin $66,990
Arizona $66,000
Alabama $65,520
Florida $65,010
Kansas $64,670
Pennsylvania $64,640
Nebraska $64,520
South Carolina $64,020
Ohio $63,790
Illinois $63,550
Michigan $63,520
Texas $63,450
Indiana $63,440
New Mexico $63,090
Georgia $62,930
Iowa $62,440
South Dakota $62,170
North Dakota $61,880
Hawaii $61,410
Oklahoma $61,400
West Virginia $61,310
Nevada $60,970
North Carolina $60,790
Utah $60,510
Montana $59,900
Kentucky $58,650
Missouri $58,120
Tennessee $57,930
Idaho $57,740
Louisiana $57,020
Mississippi $52,160
Arkansas $48,330
Virgin Islands $44,670
Guam $43,610
Puerto Rico $37,360

Salary by Industry

National median wage for Training and Development Specialists broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.

Industry Median Annual
Nuclear Electric Power Generation $135,320
Monetary Authorities-Central Bank $131,430
Monetary Authorities-Central Bank $131,430
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) $130,160
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing $127,360
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing $127,360
Pipeline Transportation $125,000
Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas $124,990
Other Building Equipment Contractors $119,720
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution $117,440
Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation $113,700
Utilities $113,700
Utilities $113,700
Water, Sewage and Other Systems $109,380
Rail Transportation $106,800
Rail Transportation $106,800
Natural Gas Distribution $105,070
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance $104,100
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing $103,520
Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair $102,820
Land Subdivision $102,670
Metal Ore Mining $100,930
Mining (except Oil and Gas) $100,740
Other Investment Pools and Funds $99,990
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) $98,320
Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services $96,910
Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services $96,910
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $96,560
Automotive Repair and Maintenance $95,250
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals $95,010
Sawmills and Wood Preservation $94,990
Oil and Gas Extraction $94,960
Oil and Gas Extraction $94,960
Repair and Maintenance $94,940
Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying $94,590
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $92,310
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction $91,620
Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing $91,160
Waste Treatment and Disposal $90,550
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing $89,780
Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) $89,660
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities $89,380
Scientific Research and Development Services $88,870
Software Publishers $88,510
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction $88,170
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance $87,400
Support Activities for Water Transportation $87,260
Legal Services $87,010
Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers $86,890
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) $86,830
Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) $86,400
Engineering Services $86,320
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction $86,220
Publishing Industries $86,090
Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations $85,720
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals $85,700
Utility System Construction $85,520
Hospitals $85,480
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services $85,190
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services $85,190
Technical and Trade Schools $84,650
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services $84,210
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing $84,020
Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing $83,970
Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing $83,740
Information $83,730
Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing $83,530
Nonscheduled Air Transportation $83,440
Inland Water Transportation $83,040
Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers $82,990
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles $82,950
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers $82,770
Motion Picture and Video Industries $82,200
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries $82,200
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers $81,900
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers $81,900
Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers $81,640
Broadcasting and Content Providers $81,240
Tobacco Manufacturing $81,230
Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing $81,170
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services $81,060
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers $80,910
Specialized Design Services $80,850
Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers $80,820
Computer Systems Design and Related Services $80,600
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers $80,600
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers $80,600
Air Transportation $80,520
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors $80,380
Building Equipment Contractors $80,380
Nonresidential Building Construction $80,220
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods $80,180
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities $80,070
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages $79,940
Scheduled Air Transportation $79,770
Management of Companies and Enterprises $79,150
Management of Companies and Enterprises $79,150
Management of Companies and Enterprises $79,150
Testing Laboratories and Services $79,100
Chemical Manufacturing $79,070
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $79,060
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $79,060
Communications Equipment Manufacturing $78,820
Wholesale Trade $78,390
Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing $78,240
Remediation and Other Waste Management Services $78,190
Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction $78,180
Insurance Carriers $77,880
Telecommunications $77,860
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors $77,830
Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers $77,810
Nondepository Credit Intermediation $77,760
Construction $77,750
Residential Building Construction $77,750
Construction of Buildings $77,750
Other Motor Vehicle Dealers $77,670
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills $77,650
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities $77,640
Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing $77,620
Home Health Care Services $77,600
Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only) $77,450
Finance and Insurance $77,230
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations $77,170
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities $77,160
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing $76,370
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing $76,290
Waste Management and Remediation Services $76,240
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers $76,060
Veterinary Services $75,880
Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation $75,820
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing $75,550
Postal Service (Federal Government) $75,380
Postal Service (Federal Government) $75,380
Machinery Manufacturing $75,360
Office Administrative Services $75,180
Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) $74,820
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods $74,680
Fuel Dealers $74,480
Educational Support Services $74,470
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities $74,320
Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) $74,180
Rental and Leasing Services $74,160
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) $73,980
Educational Services $73,920
Educational Services $73,450
Specialty Trade Contractors $73,420
Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) $73,090
Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) $73,090
Support Activities for Air Transportation $72,680
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing $72,620
Grain and Oilseed Milling $72,550
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $72,510
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only) $72,480
Wind Electric Power Generation $72,010
Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing $71,990
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services $71,860
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools $71,720
Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations $71,360
Chemical Manufacturing (3255 and 3256 only) $71,250
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only) $70,860
Other Insurance Related Activities $70,840
Other Services (except Public Administration) $70,660
Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Retailers $70,620
Real Estate $70,530
Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing $70,470
Facilities Support Services $70,450
Business Schools and Computer and Management Training $70,400
Miscellaneous Manufacturing $70,360
Drywall and Insulation Contractors $70,130
Water Transportation $69,670
Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services $69,650
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing $69,360
Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) $69,360
Beverage Manufacturing $69,250
Rubber Product Manufacturing $69,130
Temporary Help Services $69,080
Automobile Dealers $69,080
Building Finishing Contractors $69,000
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) $68,740
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing $67,920
Animal Food Manufacturing $67,910
Support Activities for Transportation $67,800
Support Activities for Rail Transportation $67,730
Electronics and Appliance Retailers $67,500
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $67,480
Roofing Contractors $67,470
Waste Collection $67,230
Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers $67,200
Outpatient Care Centers $67,150
Primary Metal Manufacturing $67,060
Grantmaking and Giving Services $66,990
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services $66,750
Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation $66,740
Support Activities for Mining $66,650
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations $66,650
Support Activities for Mining $66,650
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) $66,560
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) $66,560
Employment Services $66,560
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing $66,420
Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing $66,410
Machine Shops $66,370
Truck Transportation $66,310
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities $66,290
Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing $66,250
Offices of Physicians $66,200
Elementary and Secondary Schools $65,880
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors $65,880
Other Personal Services $65,800
Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing $65,700
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing $65,690
Cross-industry, Private Ownership only $65,350
Paper Manufacturing $65,230
Health Care and Social Assistance $65,200
Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers $65,140
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only) $64,960
Junior Colleges $64,700
Manufacturing $64,530
State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) $64,500
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers $64,440
Health and Personal Care Retailers $64,440
Health and Personal Care Retailers $64,440
Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly $64,320
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only) $64,270
Other Specialty Trade Contractors $64,170
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) $64,170
Other Food Manufacturing $64,110
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) $63,980
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing $63,970
Gambling Industries $63,940
Dairy Product Manufacturing $63,860
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing $63,860
Foundries $63,800
Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities $63,750
Ambulatory Health Care Services $63,540
Building Material and Supplies Dealers $63,470
Freight Transportation Arrangement $63,390
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories $63,040
School and Employee Bus Transportation $62,950
Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers $62,790
Urban Transit Systems $62,750
Converted Paper Product Manufacturing $62,580
Charter Bus Industry $62,290
Religious Organizations $62,290
Support Activities for Animal Production $62,220
Pharmacies and Drug Retailers $62,210
Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance $62,150
Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers $61,930
Traveler Accommodation $61,930
Gasoline Stations $61,930
Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing $61,720
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing $61,680
Social Advocacy Organizations $61,600
Other Support Services $61,290
Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel $61,290
Landscaping Services $61,270
Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation $61,180
Ambulance Services $61,170
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing $61,170
Accommodation $61,160
Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing $61,100
Shoe Retailers $60,960
Wood Product Manufacturing $60,530
Other Wood Product Manufacturing $60,530
Other Miscellaneous Retailers $60,500
Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds $60,490
Printing and Related Support Activities $60,200
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services $60,200
Printing and Related Support Activities $60,200
Photographic Services $60,170
Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services $60,120
Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing $60,100
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers $60,030
Offices of Optometrists $59,960
Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services $59,800
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services $59,720
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals $59,500
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation $59,460
Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters $59,450
All Other Ambulatory Health Care Services $59,190
Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing $59,170
Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing $59,040
Investigation and Security Services $59,030
Administrative and Support Services $58,970
Transportation and Warehousing $58,710
Personal and Laundry Services $58,510
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers $58,390
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) $58,090
Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing $58,080
Security Systems Services $57,850
Child Care Services $57,610
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing $57,500
Other Residential Care Facilities $57,260
Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers $57,250
Other Furniture Related Product Manufacturing $56,920
Performing Arts Companies $56,880
Offices of Dentists $56,870
Household Appliance Manufacturing $56,870
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers $56,690
Other Schools and Instruction $56,580
Plastics Product Manufacturing $56,570
RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps $56,570
Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers $56,510
Offices of All Other Health Practitioners $56,480
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries $56,120
Offices of Other Health Practitioners $56,070
Spectator Sports $55,740
Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing $55,550
Individual and Family Services $55,510
Warehousing and Storage $54,670
Warehousing and Storage $54,670
Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers $54,630
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing $54,190
Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation $53,930
Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land $53,930
Casino Hotels $53,320
Food Manufacturing $53,170
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (3371 and 3372 only) $52,590
Drycleaning and Laundry Services $52,190
Social Assistance $52,080
Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities $52,000
Civic and Social Organizations $51,990
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events $51,940
Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities $51,160
Local Messengers and Local Delivery $51,030
Taxi and Limousine Service $50,950
Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation $50,400
Support Activities for Road Transportation $50,160
Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists $50,060
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation $49,920
Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities $49,860
Other Support Activities for Transportation $49,410
Textile Product Mills $49,200
Textile Furnishings Mills $49,200
Special Food Services $49,130
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions $49,080
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions $49,080
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing $49,030
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries $48,910
Fabric Mills $48,880
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers $48,640
Animal Slaughtering and Processing $48,390
Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities $48,120
General Merchandise Retailers $47,660
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries $47,160
Retail Trade $46,970
Couriers and Messengers $46,870
Miscellaneous Store Retailers (4594 and 4595 only) $46,700
Couriers and Express Delivery Services $46,610
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers $46,520
Exterminating and Pest Control Services $46,160
Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Retailers $46,030
Sporting Goods Retailers $45,830
Other Textile Product Mills $45,610
Services to Buildings and Dwellings $45,550
Apparel Manufacturing $45,200
Business Support Services $45,170
Textile Mills $44,130
Vocational Rehabilitation Services $43,790
Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance $43,370
Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills $42,880
Food and Beverage Retailers $42,620
Food and Beverage Retailers (4451 and 4452 only) $42,440
Personal Care Services $41,280
Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills $41,270
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) $35,630
Amusement Parks and Arcades $35,600
Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Retailers $35,360
Accommodation and Food Services $34,490
Food Services and Drinking Places $34,320
Restaurants and Other Eating Places $34,250
Full-Service Restaurants $32,600

National Wage Trend

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Year Median Annual
2024 $65,850
2023 $64,340
2022 $63,080
2021 $61,570
2020 $62,700
2019 $61,210
2018 $60,870
2017 $60,360
2016 $59,020
2015 $58,210
2014 $57,340