Pay, demand and where to work, from BLS data with the year on every table.
low → high: location quotient
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Training and development managers (SOC 11-3131) employed 48,050 people in May 2025. The median pay is $133,000 a year ($63.94 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,550 and the highest-paid 10% more than $233,600. BLS projects its employment to change by +6.4% between 2025 and 2035 (about 4,100 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: Bachelor's degree, with 5 years or more experience in a related occupation.
Highest median pay: Delaware ($172,340), New York ($171,400), Washington ($163,360). Most jobs: California (6,680), Texas (6,190), Florida (3,550).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $79,550 | $38.25 |
| 25th percentile | $101,850 | $48.97 |
| Median | $133,000 | $63.94 |
| Mean | $148,370 | $71.33 |
| 75th percentile | $176,870 | $85.03 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $233,600 | $112.31 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 50,200 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 53,500 |
| Change in jobs | 3,200 |
| Percent change | +6.4% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 4,100 |
| Self-employed share | 0.4% |
| Typical entry education | Bachelor's degree |
| Work experience in a related occupation | 5 years or more |
| Typical on-the-job training | None |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 150 | 0.22 | $128,750 | $92,000 | $193,900 | -3% | 10% |
| Alaska | 80 | 0.75 | $105,430 | $72,440 | $165,240 | -21% | 16% |
| Arizona | 1,190 | 1.19 | $125,770 | $82,500 | $212,740 | -5% | 16% |
| Arkansas | 210 | 0.52 | $101,830 | $53,870 | $196,440 | -23% | 12% |
| California | 6,680 | 1.19 | $156,260 | $96,900 | $274,960 | +17% | 16% |
| Colorado | 850 | 0.96 | $139,980 | $99,720 | $217,950 | +5% | 16% |
| Connecticut | 630 | 1.19 | $145,070 | $99,350 | $238,310 | +9% | 13% |
| Delaware | 70 | 0.50 | $172,340 | $95,540 | $216,510 | +30% | 11% |
| District of Columbia | 210 | 0.96 | $141,710 | $110,710 | $240,420 | +7% | 16% |
| Florida | 3,550 | 1.16 | $118,290 | $68,750 | $207,030 | -11% | 18% |
| Georgia | 1,480 | 0.98 | $132,120 | $77,800 | $222,370 | -1% | 14% |
| Hawaii | 160 | 0.80 | $113,400 | $69,970 | $175,970 | -15% | 21% |
| Idaho | 190 | 0.72 | $128,120 | $65,120 | $176,890 | -4% | 13% |
| Illinois | 1,830 | 0.97 | $130,610 | $75,410 | $221,830 | -2% | 12% |
| Indiana | 690 | 0.70 | $105,130 | $74,050 | $169,820 | -21% | 13% |
| Iowa | 290 | 0.59 | $108,330 | $72,780 | $183,920 | -19% | 11% |
| Kansas | 230 | 0.51 | $130,330 | $81,200 | $273,690 | -2% | 10% |
| Kentucky | 460 | 0.74 | $112,750 | $62,140 | $188,940 | -15% | 11% |
| Louisiana | 330 | 0.55 | $107,670 | $67,300 | $162,650 | -19% | 12% |
| Maine | 130 | 0.65 | $117,170 | $64,230 | $184,030 | -12% | 12% |
| Maryland | 1,250 | 1.47 | $121,920 | $71,230 | $203,690 | -8% | 17% |
| Michigan | 900 | 0.66 | $118,630 | $73,560 | $207,200 | -11% | 12% |
| Minnesota | 760 | 0.83 | $131,680 | $79,750 | $214,030 | -1% | 12% |
| Mississippi | 200 | 0.56 | $88,030 | $60,690 | $165,050 | -34% | 13% |
| Missouri | 400 | 0.44 | $109,250 | $71,710 | $173,850 | -18% | 12% |
| Montana | 70 | 0.47 | $98,950 | $60,180 | $167,770 | -26% | 14% |
| Nebraska | 440 | 1.39 | $105,710 | $72,800 | $182,120 | -21% | 13% |
| Nevada | 620 | 1.30 | $99,110 | $64,070 | $167,890 | -25% | 21% |
| New Hampshire | 260 | 1.22 | $141,360 | $82,850 | $203,830 | +6% | 13% |
| New Jersey | 1,540 | 1.16 | $160,540 | $95,160 | $234,520 | +21% | 13% |
| New Mexico | 180 | 0.66 | $124,290 | $73,730 | $176,820 | -7% | 11% |
| New York | 3,500 | 1.17 | $171,400 | $103,590 | $280,850 | +29% | 11% |
| North Carolina | 2,020 | 1.32 | $126,200 | $78,210 | $211,340 | -5% | 13% |
| North Dakota | 50 | 0.40 | $114,020 | $86,720 | $162,740 | -14% | 10% |
| Ohio | 990 | 0.58 | $128,440 | $84,110 | $210,520 | -3% | 10% |
| Oklahoma | 400 | 0.75 | $104,020 | $73,260 | $199,990 | -22% | 12% |
| Oregon | 510 | 0.84 | $126,570 | $85,210 | $184,950 | -5% | 15% |
| Pennsylvania | 1,480 | 0.79 | $122,150 | $77,600 | $211,300 | -8% | 12% |
| Rhode Island | 100 | 0.64 | $116,590 | $82,850 | $177,370 | -12% | 15% |
| South Carolina | 610 | 0.86 | $119,460 | $69,230 | $195,680 | -10% | 13% |
| South Dakota | 50 | 0.32 | $124,150 | $84,340 | $148,590 | -7% | 10% |
| Tennessee | 840 | 0.83 | $121,030 | $84,680 | $200,970 | -9% | 13% |
| Texas | 6,190 | 1.42 | $124,280 | $77,620 | $202,490 | -7% | 14% |
| Utah | 450 | 0.84 | $122,630 | $69,070 | $197,250 | -8% | 16% |
| Virginia | 1,050 | 0.83 | $137,520 | $98,920 | $238,590 | +3% | 14% |
| Washington | 720 | 0.66 | $163,360 | $101,680 | $249,030 | +23% | 13% |
| West Virginia | 120 | 0.56 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | 600 | 0.66 | $123,640 | $79,960 | $168,600 | -7% | 11% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 880 | $230,020 | $134,060 | $326,940 | 2.52 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 3,520 | $173,810 | $104,630 | $281,450 | 1.20 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 1,110 | $173,530 | $104,990 | $278,640 | 1.51 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 560 | $168,240 | $109,860 | $275,870 | 0.87 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 630 | $148,860 | $95,840 | $310,270 | 1.33 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 540 | $144,370 | $84,650 | $231,000 | 1.09 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 380 | $144,340 | $96,760 | $220,690 | 1.13 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 1,080 | $143,640 | $95,870 | $238,590 | 1.12 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 2,080 | $142,180 | $90,900 | $223,080 | 1.07 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 360 | $136,120 | $88,210 | $200,190 | 0.96 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 940 | $135,450 | $89,900 | $217,420 | 1.05 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 1,010 | $134,750 | $84,190 | $227,870 | 1.13 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 1,440 | $133,800 | $76,690 | $225,000 | 1.03 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 630 | $133,520 | $80,000 | $218,790 | 1.04 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 390 | $131,050 | $88,900 | $209,720 | 0.74 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 460 | $130,660 | $78,210 | $213,870 | 2.01 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 800 | $129,940 | $79,540 | $201,040 | 2.01 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 2,150 | $128,110 | $81,960 | $207,280 | 1.72 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 970 | $127,900 | $82,500 | $215,690 | 1.33 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 630 | $127,110 | $90,440 | $215,130 | 1.50 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 1,230 | $126,890 | $81,120 | $216,360 | 1.21 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 330 | $125,080 | $69,700 | $204,350 | 1.41 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 640 | $123,710 | $69,990 | $219,070 | 1.43 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 420 | $123,280 | $75,540 | $212,340 | 0.71 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 940 | $119,660 | $66,950 | $213,730 | 1.08 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 330 | $119,120 | $91,130 | $192,820 | 0.98 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 530 | $115,050 | $78,060 | $172,900 | 1.53 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 680 | $114,770 | $69,690 | $186,240 | 1.62 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 490 | $111,290 | $65,860 | $176,440 | 1.12 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 410 | $99,550 | $74,050 | $165,010 | 1.19 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 470 | $97,490 | $63,380 | $175,860 | 1.34 |
The median is $133,000 a year ($63.94 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $79,550 and the highest-paid tenth over $233,600 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
48,050 in May 2025, and BLS projects +6.4% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: Bachelor's degree (BLS).
Delaware, with a median of $172,340 (among states with published figures).