Training and Development Specialists Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for training and development specialists in the United States was $69,280 ($33.31 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,760 | $18.64 |
| 25th | $50,110 | $24.09 |
| Median | $69,280 | $33.31 |
| 75th | $95,050 | $45.70 |
| 90th | $123,250 | $59.26 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 13-1151
- Total U.S. employment: 458,300
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $38,760, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $123,250 — a 3.2x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Training and Development Specialists Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $64,490 | $31.00 | -6.9% | 3,000 |
| Alaska | $81,860 | $39.36 | +18.2% | 530 |
| Arizona | $67,140 | $32.28 | -3.1% | 0 |
| Arkansas | $52,290 | $25.14 | -24.5% | 3,880 |
| California | $75,790 | $36.44 | +9.4% | 46,530 |
| Colorado | $75,790 | $36.44 | +9.4% | 12,100 |
| Connecticut | $78,080 | $37.54 | +12.7% | 3,650 |
| Delaware | $88,570 | $42.58 | +27.8% | 1,590 |
| District of Columbia | $80,980 | $38.93 | +16.9% | 1,900 |
| Florida | $71,990 | $34.61 | +3.9% | 34,130 |
| Georgia | $67,320 | $32.37 | -2.8% | 16,200 |
| Hawaii | $60,960 | $29.31 | -12.0% | 1,200 |
| Idaho | $61,720 | $29.67 | -10.9% | 2,430 |
| Illinois | $67,380 | $32.39 | -2.7% | 15,140 |
| Indiana | $61,050 | $29.35 | -11.9% | 8,450 |
| Iowa | $66,110 | $31.79 | -4.6% | 4,670 |
| Kansas | $62,010 | $29.81 | -10.5% | 5,150 |
| Kentucky | $61,390 | $29.52 | -11.4% | 6,090 |
| Louisiana | $58,070 | $27.92 | -16.2% | 3,030 |
| Maine | $65,680 | $31.58 | -5.2% | 1,600 |
| Maryland | $76,370 | $36.72 | +10.2% | 9,800 |
| Massachusetts | $80,270 | $38.59 | +15.9% | 12,190 |
| Michigan | $64,350 | $30.94 | -7.1% | 10,640 |
| Minnesota | $76,710 | $36.88 | +10.7% | 9,650 |
| Mississippi | $53,680 | $25.81 | -22.5% | 2,820 |
| Missouri | $58,670 | $28.21 | -15.3% | 0 |
| Montana | $62,880 | $30.23 | -9.2% | 900 |
| Nebraska | $65,700 | $31.59 | -5.2% | 3,650 |
| Nevada | $61,350 | $29.50 | -11.4% | 3,440 |
| New Hampshire | $86,050 | $41.37 | +24.2% | 0 |
| New Jersey | $77,020 | $37.03 | +11.2% | 9,210 |
| New Mexico | $62,900 | $30.24 | -9.2% | 2,190 |
| New York | $76,080 | $36.58 | +9.8% | 27,460 |
| North Carolina | $65,250 | $31.37 | -5.8% | 20,220 |
| North Dakota | $63,260 | $30.41 | -8.7% | 670 |
| Ohio | $64,780 | $31.15 | -6.5% | 17,690 |
| Oklahoma | $61,040 | $29.35 | -11.9% | 5,440 |
| Oregon | $76,360 | $36.71 | +10.2% | 5,190 |
| Pennsylvania | $71,350 | $34.30 | +3.0% | 14,780 |
| Rhode Island | $75,910 | $36.50 | +9.6% | 1,130 |
| South Carolina | $63,070 | $30.32 | -9.0% | 6,960 |
| South Dakota | $61,570 | $29.60 | -11.1% | 520 |
| Tennessee | $62,280 | $29.94 | -10.1% | 9,370 |
| Texas | $62,860 | $30.22 | -9.3% | 46,630 |
| Utah | $60,900 | $29.28 | -12.1% | 6,140 |
| Vermont | $77,800 | $37.41 | +12.3% | 750 |
| Virginia | $77,690 | $37.35 | +12.1% | 15,570 |
| Washington | $81,860 | $39.35 | +18.2% | 8,130 |
| West Virginia | $64,960 | $31.23 | -6.2% | 1,710 |
| Wisconsin | $70,770 | $34.02 | +2.2% | 9,360 |
| Wyoming | $69,380 | $33.35 | +0.1% | 550 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for training and development specialists?
The median annual wage for training and development specialists is $69,280 ($33.31 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays training and development specialists the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many training and development specialists are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 458,300 training and development specialists employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do training and development specialists make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $33.31. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.