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| soc | 13-1151 |
| title | Training and Development Specialists |
| onet code | 13-1151.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 13 |
| tot emp | 436,610 |
| a mean | 73,760 |
| a median | 65,850 |
| a pct10 | 37,510 |
| a pct25 | 48,900 |
| a pct75 | 91,550 |
| a pct90 | 120,190 |
| h mean | 35 |
| h median | 31 |
The day-to-day work of a training and development specialists typically centers on present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Speaking, Instructing, and Learning Strategies. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 4.03 out of 5 — critical for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working training and development specialists, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (78.3%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 78% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $84,460 and lowest in Arkansas at $48,330 — a 1.7× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, Wyoming, Washington, Connecticut, Delaware) average $81,960. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $84,460 | $89,560 | $50,750 | $134,590 | 1,930 |
| Wyoming | $83,450 | $76,990 | $35,270 | $106,960 | 820 |
| Washington | $82,910 | $92,210 | $49,100 | $139,960 | 9,270 |
| Connecticut | $79,660 | $85,040 | $45,740 | $133,030 | 3,310 |
| Delaware | $79,320 | $87,940 | $48,760 | $125,510 | 1,240 |
| New Jersey | $76,660 | $81,030 | $37,900 | $129,260 | 8,790 |
| Virginia | $76,250 | $81,200 | $41,590 | $128,040 | 15,290 |
| Minnesota | $75,980 | $80,390 | $49,630 | $119,580 | 8,760 |
| Alaska | $75,010 | $80,580 | $49,190 | $117,240 | 460 |
| New York | $73,550 | $79,360 | $36,750 | $130,900 | 25,510 |
| Massachusetts | $73,480 | $80,520 | $35,990 | $131,360 | 11,880 |
| Maryland | $73,220 | $75,700 | $37,580 | $121,730 | 8,680 |
| California | $72,930 | $82,040 | $39,260 | $135,880 | 44,750 |
| Colorado | $72,790 | $76,600 | $35,980 | $124,260 | 11,040 |
| Rhode Island | $72,600 | $84,380 | $44,140 | $136,920 | 1,250 |
| New Hampshire | $71,740 | $75,410 | $41,670 | $116,760 | 1,890 |
| Oregon | $70,320 | $78,090 | $47,110 | $113,020 | 4,850 |
| Maine | $67,420 | $75,830 | $46,560 | $106,570 | 1,630 |
| Vermont | $67,180 | $76,530 | $48,870 | $109,570 | 520 |
| Wisconsin | $66,990 | $71,870 | $44,970 | $103,580 | 10,600 |
| Arizona | $66,000 | $75,090 | $42,100 | $117,650 | 10,980 |
| Alabama | $65,520 | $71,650 | $39,890 | $107,530 | 2,750 |
| Florida | $65,010 | $72,640 | $35,580 | $121,710 | 30,380 |
| Kansas | $64,670 | $70,090 | $40,570 | $109,990 | 4,700 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,640 | $73,230 | $41,880 | $113,160 | 13,570 |
| Nebraska | $64,520 | $70,930 | $45,740 | $103,050 | 3,040 |
| South Carolina | $64,020 | $70,480 | $39,200 | $106,770 | 6,750 |
| Ohio | $63,790 | $69,820 | $38,360 | $104,690 | 16,670 |
| Illinois | $63,550 | $71,590 | $35,170 | $114,400 | 14,480 |
| Michigan | $63,520 | $68,990 | $38,390 | $103,710 | 10,870 |
| Texas | $63,450 | $70,440 | $35,100 | $113,810 | 43,370 |
| Indiana | $63,440 | $68,730 | $38,240 | $104,190 | 8,510 |
| New Mexico | $63,090 | $68,800 | $35,600 | $109,300 | 2,360 |
| Georgia | $62,930 | $69,710 | $37,450 | $107,420 | 18,690 |
| Iowa | $62,440 | $69,300 | $38,080 | $108,000 | 4,190 |
| South Dakota | $62,170 | $65,680 | $44,630 | $85,010 | 590 |
| North Dakota | $61,880 | $67,940 | $47,390 | $97,060 | 620 |
| Hawaii | $61,410 | $74,150 | $32,970 | $148,730 | 1,290 |
| Oklahoma | $61,400 | $63,460 | $28,290 | $101,650 | 4,550 |
| West Virginia | $61,310 | $62,640 | $35,580 | $90,790 | 1,450 |
| Nevada | $60,970 | $68,100 | $37,440 | $101,390 | 3,550 |
| North Carolina | $60,790 | $66,300 | $29,180 | $107,880 | 19,360 |
| Utah | $60,510 | $68,760 | $37,280 | $110,430 | 6,800 |
| Montana | $59,900 | $64,800 | $43,990 | $98,310 | 1,180 |
| Kentucky | $58,650 | $64,540 | $35,200 | $105,510 | 5,430 |
| Missouri | $58,120 | $63,550 | $35,600 | $96,520 | 6,580 |
| Tennessee | $57,930 | $62,830 | $35,530 | $96,980 | 9,740 |
| Idaho | $57,740 | $60,980 | $28,450 | $99,240 | 2,200 |
| Louisiana | $57,020 | $63,840 | $36,400 | $97,670 | 2,680 |
| Mississippi | $52,160 | $61,800 | $34,760 | $96,080 | 2,550 |
| Arkansas | $48,330 | $56,500 | $27,360 | $92,020 | 3,650 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for training and development specialists. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Applications Trainer or Apprenticeship and Training Representative frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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