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Training and Development Specialists Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Training and Development Specialists make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$75,790
Median Annual Salary
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+3.9% vs 2024
$84,110
Mean Salary
$75,790
Median Salary
$36.44
Hourly Rate
46,530 people work as Training and Development Specialists in California
Training and Development Specialists salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Training and Development Specialists in California earn a median salary of $75,790 per year ($6,315/month).
This is 10.4% above the national average of $68,663.
California ranks #16 out of 51 states for Training and Development Specialists pay.
Approximately 46,530 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 3.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Training and Development Specialists
Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness.
Top Skills
Speaking
4.38
Instructing
4.38
Learning Strategies
4.12
Active Listening
4.0
Social Perceptiveness
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Education and Training
4.73
Customer and Personal Service
3.96
English Language
3.83
Personnel and Human Resources
3.55
Administration and Management
3.45
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(78.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Training and Development Specialists in California
Salaries for Training and Development Specialists in California range from $43,320 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $134,270 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $51,360 and $105,440.
How much do Training and Development Specialists make in California?
The median annual salary for Training and Development Specialists in California is $75,790 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $84,110.
What is the salary range for a Training and Development Specialists in California?
Salaries for Training and Development Specialists in California range from $43,320 at the 10th percentile to $134,270 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $51,360 and $105,440.
What is the starting salary for a Training and Development Specialists in California?
Entry-level Training and Development Specialists positions in California typically start around $43,320 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $51,360 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Training and Development Specialists in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 46,530 people are employed as Training and Development Specialists in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Training and Development Specialists in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Training and Development Specialists in California is approximately $36.44 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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