Training and Development Managers
SOC 11-3131 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Training and Development Managers is $125,040, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $138,450, and an estimated 41,540 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +8.1% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -8.2% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 5.8% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Training and Development Managers has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $125,040 | $125,040 | 41,540 |
| 2022 | $120,000 | $124,940 | 39,550 |
| 2021 | $120,130 | $135,085 | 35,830 |
| 2020 | $115,640 | $136,145 | 38,710 |
Nominal change
+8.1%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-8.2%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+5.8%
Faster than average
Employment 2024
46,400
Projected 2034
49,200
Annual Openings
3,800
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Training and Development Managers earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $125,040. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $164,780 | +31.8% | 2,730 |
| New Jersey | $159,690 | +27.7% | 1,320 |
| Massachusetts | $154,040 | +23.2% | 1,100 |
| California | $149,990 | +20% | 6,140 |
| District of Columbia | $148,450 | +18.7% | 160 |
| Delaware | $145,060 | +16% | 60 |
| Washington | $144,360 | +15.5% | 870 |
| Connecticut | $137,570 | +10% | — |
| Colorado | $136,380 | +9.1% | 680 |
| West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $132,490 | +6% | 40 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$73,410
25th Pct
$94,240
Median
$125,040
75th Pct
$166,780
90th Pct
$220,060
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrolect Solutions, LLC | NC | 2 | $125,778 |
| Hari Krishna Health LLC | AZ | 2 | $97,230 |
| Leap Group Holdings, Inc. | FL | 1 | $123,469 |
| Ariba, Inc. | GA | 1 | $140,753 |
| Jama Food Services, Inc. | FL | 1 | $62,400 |
| BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT, INC. | CA | 1 | $215,000 |
| Cleveland Public Library | OH | 1 | $85,311 |
| VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc. | AL | 1 | $72,704 |
| SAGE IT INC | TX | 1 | $105,040 |
| AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. | FL | 1 | $173,700 |
| EBR SYSTEMS, INC. | CA | 1 | $155,376 |
| CITADEL ENTERPRISE AMERICAS SERVICES LLC | NY | 1 | $212,500 |
| SUPPORTS COORDINATION GROUP LLC | PA | 1 | $85,000 |
| Ascension Flight Soccer Club | LA | 1 | $65,000 |
| EFICENS SYSTEMS INC | TX | 1 | $114,920 |
| Association Health Partners Inc | OH | 1 | $114,475 |
| Kahler Communications, Inc. | FL | 1 | $102,000 |
| Rhino Labs, Inc | NY | 1 | $195,700 |
| Panda Express, Inc. | CA | 1 | $132,766 |
| Vare USA, Inc. | DE | 1 | $156,978 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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