Training and Development Specialists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for training and development specialistss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Delaware$89,780
- Washington$89,460
- Rhode Island$87,760
- Connecticut$86,490
- Massachusetts$86,070
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Arkansas$58,270
- Mississippi$61,690
- Missouri$62,590
- Idaho$64,700
- South Dakota$65,660
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $89,780 | $88,570 | $43 | +18.8% | 1,590 |
| 2 | Washington | $89,460 | $81,860 | $43 | +18.4% | 8,130 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $87,760 | $75,910 | $42 | +16.2% | 1,130 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $86,490 | $78,080 | $42 | +14.5% | 3,650 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $86,070 | $80,270 | $41 | +13.9% | 12,190 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $86,030 | $80,980 | $41 | +13.9% | 1,900 |
| 7 | Alaska | $85,910 | $81,860 | $41 | +13.7% | 530 |
| 8 | California | $84,110 | $75,790 | $40 | +11.3% | 46,530 |
| 9 | Vermont | $83,930 | $77,800 | $40 | +11.1% | 750 |
| 10 | Virginia | $82,680 | $77,690 | $40 | +9.4% | 15,570 |
| 11 | New York | $82,620 | $76,080 | $40 | +9.4% | 27,460 |
| 12 | Oregon | $82,530 | $76,360 | $40 | +9.2% | 5,190 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $82,310 | $76,710 | $40 | +8.9% | 9,650 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $81,390 | $77,020 | $39 | +7.7% | 9,210 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $80,700 | $86,050 | $39 | +6.8% | — |
| 16 | Maryland | $78,610 | $76,370 | $38 | +4.1% | 9,800 |
| 17 | Colorado | $77,650 | $75,790 | $37 | +2.8% | 12,100 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $77,070 | $71,350 | $37 | +2% | 14,780 |
| 19 | Wyoming | $76,640 | $69,380 | $37 | +1.4% | 550 |
| 20 | Arizona | $74,820 | $67,140 | $36 | -1% | — |
| 21 | Illinois | $74,660 | $67,380 | $36 | -1.2% | 15,140 |
| 22 | Florida | $74,650 | $71,990 | $36 | -1.2% | 34,130 |
| 23 | Georgia | $74,290 | $67,320 | $36 | -1.7% | 16,200 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $74,140 | $70,770 | $36 | -1.9% | 9,360 |
| 25 | Maine | $73,880 | $65,680 | $36 | -2.2% | 1,600 |
| 26 | Iowa | $73,090 | $66,110 | $35 | -3.3% | 4,670 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $72,180 | $60,960 | $35 | -4.5% | 1,200 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $71,770 | $65,250 | $35 | -5% | 20,220 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $71,610 | $65,700 | $34 | -5.2% | 3,650 |
| 30 | Alabama | $71,050 | $64,490 | $34 | -6% | 3,000 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $71,040 | $63,070 | $34 | -6% | 6,960 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $70,770 | $62,280 | $34 | -6.3% | 9,370 |
| 33 | Michigan | $70,510 | $64,350 | $34 | -6.7% | 10,640 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $70,290 | $64,960 | $34 | -7% | 1,710 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $70,280 | $63,260 | $34 | -7% | 670 |
| 36 | Texas | $69,910 | $62,860 | $34 | -7.5% | 46,630 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $69,890 | $62,900 | $34 | -7.5% | 2,190 |
| 38 | Ohio | $69,600 | $64,780 | $33 | -7.9% | 17,690 |
| 39 | Utah | $68,760 | $60,900 | $33 | -9% | 6,140 |
| 40 | Kansas | $68,060 | $62,010 | $33 | -9.9% | 5,150 |
| 41 | Indiana | $67,090 | $61,050 | $32 | -11.2% | 8,450 |
| 42 | Nevada | $66,860 | $61,350 | $32 | -11.5% | 3,440 |
| 43 | Montana | $66,830 | $62,880 | $32 | -11.5% | 900 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $66,390 | $58,070 | $32 | -12.1% | 3,030 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $66,370 | $61,390 | $32 | -12.2% | 6,090 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $66,060 | $61,040 | $32 | -12.6% | 5,440 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $65,660 | $61,570 | $32 | -13.1% | 520 |
| 48 | Idaho | $64,700 | $61,720 | $31 | -14.4% | 2,430 |
| 49 | Missouri | $62,590 | $58,670 | $30 | -17.2% | — |
| 50 | Mississippi | $61,690 | $53,680 | $30 | -18.3% | 2,820 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $58,270 | $52,290 | $28 | -22.9% | 3,880 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 520 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dothan, AL | $120,020 | $95,320 | 120 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $104,770 | $109,240 | 3,310 |
| 3 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $98,280 | $100,740 | 330 |
| 4 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $95,510 | $95,680 | 150 |
| 5 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $95,050 | $100,800 | 6,310 |
| 6 | Lexington Park, MD | $94,440 | $93,160 | 220 |
| 7 | Casper, WY | $94,070 | $87,150 | 100 |
| 8 | Decatur, AL | $93,230 | $100,190 | 110 |
| 9 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $89,550 | $95,580 | 5,120 |
| 10 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $88,880 | $95,890 | 620 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing training and development specialistss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $136,710 | $132,500 | 440 |
| 2 | Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | $135,860 | $131,570 | 70 |
| 3 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $135,630 | $140,140 | 1,610 |
| 4 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $129,150 | $123,880 | 460 |
| 5 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $129,150 | $123,880 | 460 |
| 6 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $128,720 | $124,760 | 3,480 |
| 7 | Utilities | $126,550 | $122,560 | 4,400 |
| 8 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $126,550 | $122,560 | 4,400 |
| 9 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $125,830 | $119,240 | 470 |
| 10 | Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | $123,290 | $122,630 | 160 |
| 11 | Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | $123,290 | $122,630 | 160 |
| 12 | Pipeline Transportation | $119,190 | $122,180 | 160 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
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Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do training and development specialists make in the U.S.?
The median training and development specialists salary in the United States is $69,280 per year (mean $75,550), and about 80% earn between $38,760 and $123,250.
How much do training and development specialists make per hour?
Roughly $36 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $75,550 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays training and development specialists the most?
Delaware has the highest average pay for training and development specialists at $89,780 per year (median $88,570).
What is the job outlook for training and development specialists?
Employment is projected to change +10.8% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 43,900 openings per year.
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