Training and Development Specialists
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness.
Median pay: $69,280/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +10.8% projected growth, 2024–2034 — much faster than average.
About 43,900 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
• Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.
• Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual, to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts.
• Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
• Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.
• Monitor, evaluate, or record training activities or program effectiveness.
• Design, plan, organize, or direct orientation and training programs for employees or customers.
• Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen.
What's the median pay for Training and Development Specialists?
The median pay for Training and Development Specialists is $69,280 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Training and Development Specialists?
Employment for Training and Development Specialists is projected to change +10.8% from 2024 to 2034 - much faster than average.
What education is typically required for Training and Development Specialists?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Training and Development Specialists?
About 43,900 openings per year, on average, over the decade.