Training and Development Specialists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $73,350 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.27
10th percentile $37,820
90th percentile $132,820
Employed locally 13,470
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,820
    25th
    $49,020
    50th (median)
    $73,350
    75th
    $100,710
    90th
    $132,820

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 78% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 22% 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
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $73,150

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $93,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,240
    Management Analysts $107,470
    Project Management Specialists $103,820
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,620
    Human Resources Specialists $79,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Los Angeles, CA is $35.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Los Angeles, CA is 11.4% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,820 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,020.