Training and Development Specialists
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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,780 | $69,090 | $33.22 | |
| Alaska | 530 | $70,970 | $34.12 | |
| Arizona | 10,940 | $67,140 | $32.28 | |
| Arkansas | 2,680 | $52,410 | $25.20 | |
| California | 30,320 | $77,510 | $37.26 | |
| Colorado | 9,320 | $70,480 | $33.89 | |
| Connecticut | 3,750 | $75,510 | $36.30 | |
| Delaware | 990 | $73,460 | $35.32 | |
| District of Columbia | 1,350 | $84,380 | $40.57 | |
| Florida | 22,280 | $62,130 | $29.87 | |
| Georgia | 12,260 | $66,730 | $32.08 | |
| Hawaii | 900 | $67,710 | $32.55 | |
| Idaho | 2,240 | $58,070 | $27.92 | |
| Illinois | 11,800 | $68,440 | $32.91 | |
| Indiana | 5,880 | $62,230 | $29.92 | |
| Iowa | 3,870 | $59,930 | $28.81 | |
| Kansas | 3,500 | $60,130 | $28.91 | |
| Kentucky | 3,430 | $58,270 | $28.02 | |
| Louisiana | 1,810 | $58,130 | $27.95 | |
| Maine | 880 | $62,770 | $30.18 | |
| Maryland | 5,970 | $72,560 | $34.88 | |
| Massachusetts | 8,970 | $76,450 | $36.75 | |
| Michigan | 10,050 | $60,770 | $29.22 | |
| Minnesota | 6,700 | $74,940 | $36.03 | |
| Mississippi | 1,590 | $58,420 | $28.09 | |
| Missouri | 6,000 | $55,890 | $26.87 | |
| Montana | 1,030 | $64,690 | $31.10 | |
| Nebraska | 2,740 | $63,890 | $30.72 | |
| Nevada | 2,310 | $54,250 | $26.08 | |
| New Hampshire | 1,690 | $68,530 | $32.95 | |
| New Jersey | 6,590 | $85,660 | $41.18 | |
| New Mexico | 2,160 | $66,180 | $31.82 | |
| New York | 22,560 | $75,390 | $36.25 | |
| North Carolina | 14,250 | $61,940 | $29.78 | |
| North Dakota | 640 | $63,330 | $30.45 | |
| Ohio | 14,970 | $57,640 | $27.71 | |
| Oklahoma | 4,010 | $57,600 | $27.69 | |
| Oregon | 4,160 | $68,830 | $33.09 | |
| Pennsylvania | 11,240 | $69,620 | $33.47 | |
| Rhode Island | 1,070 | $84,340 | $40.55 | |
| South Carolina | 4,080 | $64,740 | $31.12 | |
| South Dakota | 570 | $56,670 | $27.24 | |
| Tennessee | 6,250 | $57,170 | $27.49 | |
| Texas | 31,010 | $65,770 | $31.62 | |
| Utah | 5,310 | $62,550 | $30.07 | |
| Vermont | 450 | $78,210 | $37.60 | |
| Virginia | 13,390 | $69,950 | $33.63 | |
| Washington | 6,280 | $81,170 | $39.02 | |
| West Virginia | 1,400 | $56,110 | $26.98 | |
| Wisconsin | 6,530 | $64,460 | $30.99 | |
| Wyoming | 500 | $68,190 | $32.78 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that focuses on general communication processes and dynamics within organizations. Includes instruction in the development and maintenance of interpersonal group relations within organizations; decision-making and conflict management; the use of symbols to create and maintain organizational images, missions, and values; power and politics within organizations; human interaction with computer technology; and how communications socializes and supports employees and team members.
A program that focuses on integrating technology into educational curricula. Includes instruction in foundations of educational technology, computer applications, utilizing technology for assessment, multimedia instruction, web-based instruction, distance education, and designing and producing educational software and materials.
A program that prepares individuals to teach adult students in various settings, including basic and remedial education programs, continuing education programs, and programs designed to develop or upgrade specific employment-related knowledge and skills.
A program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and group behavior in institutional settings, applications to related problems of organization and industry, and that may prepare individuals to apply such principles in industrial and organizational settings. Includes instruction in group behavior theory, organizational theory, reward/punishment structures, human-machine and human-computer interactions, motivation dynamics, human stress studies, environmental and organizational influences on behavior, alienation and satisfaction, and job testing and assessment.
A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, sex roles, civil rights, human resources law and regulations, motivation and compensation systems, work systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment and selection, managing employee and job training programs, and the management of human resources programs and operations.
A program that prepares individuals to apply integrated training, organizational development, and career planning and counseling skills to the design, management, and evaluation of programs to improve individual productivity, employability, and job satisfaction and organizational effectiveness. Includes instruction in psychology; organizational behavior; principles of adult education; occupational counseling; skill testing and evaluation; program design; consulting practice; organizational development; and applications to issues such as training, management development, customer service, and total quality management.
A program of study that focuses on assisting individuals achieve career goals or assisting business leaders achieve organizational change. Includes instruction in executive coaching, group dynamics, leadership, management, organizational behavior, organizational communication, and team building.
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$67,620 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
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Less than 5 yearsTypical experience requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as training and development specialists.
- Less than high school 2%
- High school graduate 13%
- College dropout 22%
- Associate’s degree 10%
- Bachelor’s degree 34%
- Master’s degree 17%
- Doctorate degree 2%
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