California Median
$75,790
per year
Hourly Rate
$36.44
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+9% vs US median
US median $69,280
State Rank
#16 of 51
46,530 employed here
How much do Training and Development Specialists make in California?
Training and Development Specialists in California take home a median of $75,790 annually — roughly $36.44 an hour — which runs 9% above the national median of $69,280.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $43,320 while the top 10% make $134,270 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $51,360 and $105,440 a year.
Training and Development Specialists salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $43,320 | $20.83 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $51,360 | $24.69 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $75,790 | $36.44 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $105,440 | $50.69 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $134,270 | $64.55 |
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How California compares
California ranks 16th out of 51 states and territories for Training and Development Specialists pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Training and Development Specialists salary in other states
Delaware $88,570New Hampshire $86,050Alaska $81,860Washington $81,860District of Columbia $80,980Massachusetts $80,270Connecticut $78,080Vermont $77,800Virginia $77,690New Jersey $77,020Minnesota $76,710Maryland $76,370Oregon $76,360New York $76,080Rhode Island $75,910Colorado $75,790Florida $71,990Pennsylvania $71,350Wisconsin $70,770Wyoming $69,380Illinois $67,380Georgia $67,320Arizona $67,140Iowa $66,110Nebraska $65,700Maine $65,680North Carolina $65,250West Virginia $64,960Ohio $64,780Alabama $64,490Michigan $64,350North Dakota $63,260South Carolina $63,070New Mexico $62,900Montana $62,880Texas $62,860Tennessee $62,280Kansas $62,010Idaho $61,720South Dakota $61,570Kentucky $61,390Nevada $61,350Indiana $61,050Oklahoma $61,040Hawaii $60,960Utah $60,900Missouri $58,670Louisiana $58,070Mississippi $53,680Arkansas $52,290
Working as Training and Development Specialists in California
Nationally, about 458,000 people work as Training and Development Specialists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($75,790) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Training and Development Specialists make in California?
The median Training and Development Specialists salary in California is $75,790 per year, or about $36.44 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $43,320 at the entry level to $134,270 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Training and Development Specialists about 9% more than the national median of $69,280. California ranks 16th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Training and Development Specialists?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $75,790 a year. About 46,530 Training and Development Specialists are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.