Training and Development Specialists Salary in California
Training and Development Specialists in California earn a median of $75,790 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,790
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($69,280)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 46,530
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,320; the top 10% earn over $134,270. Nationally the range is $38,760 to $123,250.
States ranked near California
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Training and Development Specialists pay in California
How much do training and development specialists make in California?
The median is $75,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,320 and the top 10% earn over $134,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for training and development specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $69,280). Living costs are not included.