Training and Development Specialists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $53,500 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.72
10th percentile $36,710
90th percentile $97,100
Employed locally 890
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,710
    25th
    $43,630
    50th (median)
    $53,500
    75th
    $75,100
    90th
    $97,100

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 79% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Training and Development Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Casper, WY $99,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,530
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $94,260
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $92,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,390
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $90,400

    Nearby metros — Training and Development Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Casper, WY $99,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,390
    Decatur, AL $81,510
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $77,750
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $73,350

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $91,540
    Accountants and Auditors $80,130
    Management Analysts $98,780
    Project Management Specialists $100,970
    Human Resources Specialists $74,720
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Training and Development Specialists make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Bakersfield, CA is $25.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.39 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Training and Development Specialists salaries?

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 18.8% below the national median of $65,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Training and Development Specialists in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,710 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,630.