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Training and Development Specialists in California earned a median of $75,790 a year ($36.44 an hour) in May 2025, 9% above the national median of $69,280; 46,530 were employed there, ranking #17 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | California | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $75,790 | $69,280 |
| Mean annual wage | $84,110 | $75,550 |
| Median hourly wage | $36.44 | $33.31 |
| 10th percentile | $43,320 | $38,760 |
| 25th percentile | $51,360 | $50,110 |
| 75th percentile | $105,440 | $95,050 |
| 90th percentile | $134,270 | $123,250 |
| Employment | 46,530 | 458,300 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.555 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.87 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.