Training and Development Specialists Salary by State
The national median pay for training and development specialists is $69,280 a year. By state, it ranges from $52,290 in Arkansas to $88,570 in Delaware.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $38,760
- 25th percentile
- $50,110
- Median
- $69,280
- 75th percentile
- $95,050
- Top 10%
- $123,250
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 458,300 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $88,570 | +28% | $57,260 | $119,780 | 1,590 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $86,050 | +24% | $50,790 | $100,580 | Not published |
| 3 | Alaska | $81,860 | +18% | $48,130 | $127,140 | 530 |
| 4 | Washington | $81,860 | +18% | $47,910 | $135,800 | 8,130 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $80,980 | +17% | $38,570 | $135,040 | 1,900 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $80,270 | +16% | $41,790 | $129,670 | 12,190 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $78,080 | +13% | $44,030 | $137,040 | 3,650 |
| 8 | Vermont | $77,800 | +12% | $46,070 | $128,060 | 750 |
| 9 | Virginia | $77,690 | +12% | $41,870 | $130,180 | 15,570 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $77,020 | +11% | $36,570 | $133,700 | 9,210 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $76,710 | +11% | $50,470 | $124,630 | 9,650 |
| 12 | Maryland | $76,370 | +10% | $39,240 | $128,610 | 9,800 |
| 13 | Oregon | $76,360 | +10% | $49,500 | $122,980 | 5,190 |
| 14 | New York | $76,080 | +10% | $40,220 | $133,620 | 27,460 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $75,910 | +10% | $46,420 | $151,560 | 1,130 |
| 16 | California | $75,790 | +9% | $43,320 | $134,270 | 46,530 |
| 17 | Colorado | $75,790 | +9% | $37,490 | $116,970 | 12,100 |
| 18 | Florida | $71,990 | +4% | $38,370 | $118,190 | 34,130 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $71,350 | +3% | $45,040 | $118,270 | 14,780 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $70,770 | +2% | $45,780 | $105,650 | 9,360 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $69,380 | 0% | $41,210 | $128,300 | 550 |
| 22 | Illinois | $67,380 | −3% | $39,430 | $119,970 | 15,140 |
| 23 | Georgia | $67,320 | −3% | $40,480 | $120,180 | 16,200 |
| 24 | Arizona | $67,140 | −3% | $41,500 | $114,180 | Not published |
| 25 | Iowa | $66,110 | −5% | $42,370 | $118,070 | 4,670 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $65,700 | −5% | $46,430 | $104,500 | 3,650 |
| 27 | Maine | $65,680 | −5% | $48,210 | $112,940 | 1,600 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $65,250 | −6% | $33,170 | $115,110 | 20,220 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $64,960 | −6% | $39,970 | $101,080 | 1,710 |
| 30 | Ohio | $64,780 | −6% | $33,450 | $108,030 | 17,690 |
| 31 | Alabama | $64,490 | −7% | $39,690 | $114,010 | 3,000 |
| 32 | Michigan | $64,350 | −7% | $38,550 | $106,250 | 10,640 |
| 33 | North Dakota | $63,260 | −9% | $47,770 | $98,200 | 670 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $63,070 | −9% | $38,790 | $116,210 | 6,960 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $62,900 | −9% | $37,870 | $111,990 | 2,190 |
| 36 | Montana | $62,880 | −9% | $35,970 | $99,750 | 900 |
| 37 | Texas | $62,860 | −9% | $33,250 | $113,870 | 46,630 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $62,280 | −10% | $38,000 | $116,280 | 9,370 |
| 39 | Kansas | $62,010 | −10% | $41,640 | $107,900 | 5,150 |
| 40 | Idaho | $61,720 | −11% | $30,720 | $102,600 | 2,430 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $61,570 | −11% | $44,200 | $86,200 | 520 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $61,390 | −11% | $38,700 | $103,690 | 6,090 |
| 43 | Nevada | $61,350 | −11% | $40,510 | $102,610 | 3,440 |
| 44 | Indiana | $61,050 | −12% | $39,060 | $101,520 | 8,450 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $61,040 | −12% | $31,550 | $104,120 | 5,440 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $60,960 | −12% | $33,470 | $134,220 | 1,200 |
| 47 | Utah | $60,900 | −12% | $38,000 | $107,390 | 6,140 |
| 48 | Missouri | $58,670 | −15% | $31,720 | $100,670 | Not published |
| 49 | Louisiana | $58,070 | −16% | $39,240 | $105,200 | 3,030 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $53,680 | −23% | $38,110 | $96,400 | 2,820 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $52,290 | −25% | $29,490 | $96,950 | 3,880 |
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 Specialists salary questions
Which state pays training and development specialists the most?
Delaware, with a median of $88,570 a year (+28% vs. the national median of $69,280). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays training and development specialists the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $52,290 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most training and development specialists work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 46,630, with a median of $62,860.
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.