Training and Development Specialists

SOC 13-1151

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.

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Five-year wage trends

Median wage levels across states

Focus level

Level III median wage up 8.5% since 2020-21.

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Thresholds for Level III & IV

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Level III threshold: $62,150

Level IV threshold: $71,614

Most common level in filings: Level II

Latest Level III median

2025-26

$62,150

Level I$43,202

Level II$52,666

Level III$62,150

Level IV$71,614

Top metros by Level III wages

Latest year median for this occupation

Rank	Metro Area	Level I	Level II	Level III	Level IV
1	San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, CA	$58,843	$83,658	$108,451	$133,266
2	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, WA	$59,488	$79,768	$100,048	$120,328
3	San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, CA	$52,666	$75,171	$97,698	$120,203
4	Kennewick-Richland, WA, WA	$52,395	$73,694	$94,973	$116,272
5	Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, CT	$51,272	$71,365	$91,458	$111,550
6	Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT, CT	$49,878	$70,574	$91,250	$111,946
7	Decatur, AL, AL	$51,834	$71,053	$90,293	$109,512
8	Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ, AZ	$40,872	$64,210	$87,568	$110,906
9	San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA, CA	$42,245	$64,501	$86,757	$109,013
10	Boulder, CO, CO	$47,694	$67,142	$86,590	$106,038

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Training and Development Specialists

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