Training and Development Specialists Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $55,320 -16% vs national
Median hourly $26.60
10th percentile $36,410
90th percentile $115,680
Employed locally 150
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,410
    25th
    $40,910
    50th (median)
    $55,320
    75th
    $82,830
    90th
    $115,680

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 19% 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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $78,000
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,460
    Management Analysts $76,360
    Project Management Specialists $100,720
    Human Resources Specialists $73,400
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Chico, CA is $26.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Chico, CA is 16% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,410 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,910.