Training and Development Managers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $141,170 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $67.87
10th percentile $81,300
90th percentile $212,030
Employed locally 40
National median $127,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,300
    25th
    $102,330
    50th (median)
    $141,170
    75th
    $170,870
    90th
    $212,030

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Managers salary vs area income 129% Median Training and Development Managers salary is 29% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Training and Development Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $231,740
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $188,850
    Boulder, CO $173,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $172,160
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $170,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $166,110

    Nearby metros — Training and Development Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $231,740
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $188,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $172,160
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $159,780
    California $155,070
    Vallejo, CA $151,120

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,150
    Sales Managers $100,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $136,030
    Financial Managers $160,250
    Managers, All Other $162,740
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $190,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Training and Development Managers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Managers in Santa Cruz, CA is $67.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.25 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Training and Development Managers salaries?

    The median Training and Development Managers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 11.1% above the national median of $127,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Training and Development Managers in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Training and Development Managers (10th percentile) earn around $81,300 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,330.