Training and Development Specialists
SOC 13-1151 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Training and Development Specialists is $64,340, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $71,980, and an estimated 403,480 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +2.6% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -12.8% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 10.8% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Training and Development Specialists 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 | $64,340 | $64,340 | 403,480 |
| 2022 | $63,080 | $65,677 | 367,180 |
| 2021 | $61,570 | $69,235 | 336,030 |
| 2020 | $62,700 | $73,818 | 318,040 |
Nominal change
+2.6%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-12.8%
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
+10.8%
Much faster than average
Employment 2024
452,300
Projected 2034
501,000
Annual Openings
43,900
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Training and Development Specialists earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $64,340. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $105,920 | +64.6% | 180 |
| District of Columbia | $87,270 | +35.6% | 1,400 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $83,760 | +30.2% | 220 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $83,430 | +29.7% | 70 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $80,720 | +25.5% | 200 |
| New Jersey | $79,400 | +23.4% | 7,190 |
| Connecticut | $79,150 | +23% | 3,330 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $77,240 | +20% | 140 |
| Washington | $77,090 | +19.8% | 9,530 |
| Montana | $76,210 | +18.4% | 1,140 |
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
$36,050
25th Pct
$47,510
Median
$64,340
75th Pct
$87,890
90th Pct
$116,140
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THREADING WIZ, INC. | IL | 3 | $58,344 |
| Generation Ready Inc | NY | 2 | $145,600 |
| Logical Paradigm, LLC | VA | 2 | $67,000 |
| YM Dental Lab, Inc. | VA | 2 | $72,000 |
| Education Design Lab | DC | 2 | $82,000 |
| Logical Paradigm, LLC | NJ | 2 | $70,000 |
| ValuePro Inc | AR | 2 | $60,000 |
| Microsoft Corporation | WA | 2 | $112,500 |
| Maayee, Inc. | GA | 2 | $68,640 |
| Poolwerx USA LLC | TX | 2 | $85,000 |
| Lorhan Corporation, Inc. | NJ | 2 | $63,820 |
| Wang and Associates P.C. | IL | 2 | $89,440 |
| Asta CRS, Inc. | VA | 2 | $66,560 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | PA | 2 | $96,685 |
| Agile1 Tech Corporation | VA | 2 | $66,331 |
| United States of America Rugby Football Union LTD | CO | 2 | $100,000 |
| Can-achieve global education Inc | CA | 2 | $58,240 |
| Wei-Chuan U.S.A. Inc. | CA | 1 | $44,970 |
| Level Learning, Inc. | NC | 1 | $83,200 |
| Cognowiz LLC | VA | 1 | $95,368 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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