Training and Development Managers Salary by State
The national median pay for training and development managers is $133,000 a year. By state, it ranges from $88,030 in Mississippi to $172,340 in Delaware.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $79,550
- 25th percentile
- $101,850
- Median
- $133,000
- 75th percentile
- $176,870
- Top 10%
- $233,600
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 48,050 jobs.
Median pay in 47 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $172,340 | +30% | $95,540 | $216,510 | 70 |
| 2 | New York | $171,400 | +29% | $103,590 | $280,850 | 3,500 |
| 3 | Washington | $163,360 | +23% | $101,680 | $249,030 | 720 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $160,540 | +21% | $95,160 | $234,520 | 1,540 |
| 5 | California | $156,260 | +17% | $96,900 | $274,960 | 6,680 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $145,070 | +9% | $99,350 | $238,310 | 630 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $141,710 | +7% | $110,710 | $240,420 | 210 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $141,360 | +6% | $82,850 | $203,830 | 260 |
| 9 | Colorado | $139,980 | +5% | $99,720 | $217,950 | 850 |
| 10 | Virginia | $137,520 | +3% | $98,920 | $238,590 | 1,050 |
| 11 | Georgia | $132,120 | −1% | $77,800 | $222,370 | 1,480 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $131,680 | −1% | $79,750 | $214,030 | 760 |
| 13 | Illinois | $130,610 | −2% | $75,410 | $221,830 | 1,830 |
| 14 | Kansas | $130,330 | −2% | $81,200 | $273,690 | 230 |
| 15 | Alabama | $128,750 | −3% | $92,000 | $193,900 | 150 |
| 16 | Ohio | $128,440 | −3% | $84,110 | $210,520 | 990 |
| 17 | Idaho | $128,120 | −4% | $65,120 | $176,890 | 190 |
| 18 | Oregon | $126,570 | −5% | $85,210 | $184,950 | 510 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $126,200 | −5% | $78,210 | $211,340 | 2,020 |
| 20 | Arizona | $125,770 | −5% | $82,500 | $212,740 | 1,190 |
| 21 | Vermont | $124,990 | −6% | $90,010 | $186,910 | Not published |
| 22 | New Mexico | $124,290 | −7% | $73,730 | $176,820 | 180 |
| 23 | Texas | $124,280 | −7% | $77,620 | $202,490 | 6,190 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $124,150 | −7% | $84,340 | $148,590 | 50 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $123,640 | −7% | $79,960 | $168,600 | 600 |
| 26 | Utah | $122,630 | −8% | $69,070 | $197,250 | 450 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $122,150 | −8% | $77,600 | $211,300 | 1,480 |
| 28 | Maryland | $121,920 | −8% | $71,230 | $203,690 | 1,250 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $121,030 | −9% | $84,680 | $200,970 | 840 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $119,460 | −10% | $69,230 | $195,680 | 610 |
| 31 | Michigan | $118,630 | −11% | $73,560 | $207,200 | 900 |
| 32 | Florida | $118,290 | −11% | $68,750 | $207,030 | 3,550 |
| 33 | Maine | $117,170 | −12% | $64,230 | $184,030 | 130 |
| 34 | Rhode Island | $116,590 | −12% | $82,850 | $177,370 | 100 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $114,020 | −14% | $86,720 | $162,740 | 50 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $113,400 | −15% | $69,970 | $175,970 | 160 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $112,750 | −15% | $62,140 | $188,940 | 460 |
| 38 | Missouri | $109,250 | −18% | $71,710 | $173,850 | 400 |
| 39 | Iowa | $108,330 | −19% | $72,780 | $183,920 | 290 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $107,670 | −19% | $67,300 | $162,650 | 330 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $105,710 | −21% | $72,800 | $182,120 | 440 |
| 42 | Alaska | $105,430 | −21% | $72,440 | $165,240 | 80 |
| 43 | Indiana | $105,130 | −21% | $74,050 | $169,820 | 690 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $104,020 | −22% | $73,260 | $199,990 | 400 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $101,830 | −23% | $53,870 | $196,440 | 210 |
| 46 | Nevada | $99,110 | −25% | $64,070 | $167,890 | 620 |
| 47 | Montana | $98,950 | −26% | $60,180 | $167,770 | 70 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $88,030 | −34% | $60,690 | $165,050 | 200 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Training and Development Managers salary questions
Which state pays training and development managers the most?
Delaware, with a median of $172,340 a year (+30% vs. the national median of $133,000). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays training and development managers the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $88,030 a year (−34% vs. national).
Where do most training and development managers work?
California has the most jobs, about 6,680, with a median of $156,260.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.