Training and Development Specialists Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $69,250 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.29
10th percentile $37,140
90th percentile $128,290
Employed locally 540
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,140
    25th
    $44,930
    50th (median)
    $69,250
    75th
    $107,530
    90th
    $128,290

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,240
    Accountants and Auditors $85,640
    Human Resources Specialists $75,500
    Project Management Specialists $98,930
    Management Analysts $97,410
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $67,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Modesto, CA is $33.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Modesto, CA is 5.2% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,140 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,930.