Training and Development Managers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for training and development managers in the U.S. is $133,000 ($63.94 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $133,000
- Mean annual wage
- $148,370
- Median hourly wage
- $63.94
- Employment
- 48,050
48,050 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,550 | $38.24 |
| 25th percentile | $101,850 | $48.97 |
| Median (50th) | $133,000 | $63.94 |
| 75th percentile | $176,870 | $85.04 |
| 90th percentile | $233,600 | $112.31 |
Highest-paying states for training and development managers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $172,340 | 70 |
| New York | $171,400 | 3,500 |
| Washington | $163,360 | 720 |
| New Jersey | $160,540 | 1,540 |
| California | $156,260 | 6,680 |
| Connecticut | $145,070 | 630 |
| District of Columbia | $141,710 | 210 |
| New Hampshire | $141,360 | 260 |
| Colorado | $139,980 | 850 |
| Virginia | $137,520 | 1,050 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $88,030 median annual wage
- Montana: $98,950 median annual wage
- Nevada: $99,110 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $101,830 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $104,020 median annual wage
About this occupation
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
Typical tasks
- Coordinate established courses with technical and professional courses provided by community schools, and designate training procedures.
- Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
- Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
- Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Review and evaluate training and apprenticeship programs for compliance with government standards.
- Prepare training budget for department or organization.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 1.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 10.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.5% |
| Associate's degree | 7.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 35.4% |
| Master's degree | 24.9% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 3.6% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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