Training and Development Specialists Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $56,500 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.16
10th percentile $35,390
90th percentile $110,660
Employed locally 210
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,390
    25th
    $39,120
    50th (median)
    $56,500
    75th
    $79,410
    90th
    $110,660

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 87% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 13% 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 Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $78,670
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,630
    Human Resources Specialists $74,570
    Management Analysts $77,610
    Project Management Specialists $95,490
    Compliance Officers $80,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Merced, CA is $27.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Merced, CA is 14.2% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,390 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,120.