Training and Development Specialists Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $67,400 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.40
10th percentile $39,450
90th percentile $140,790
Employed locally 280
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,450
    25th
    $45,970
    50th (median)
    $67,400
    75th
    $92,930
    90th
    $140,790

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 71% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 29% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $82,100
    Accountants and Auditors $84,860
    Management Analysts $95,270
    Human Resources Specialists $79,240
    Project Management Specialists $101,510
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Salinas, CA is $32.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Salinas, CA is 2.4% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,450 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,970.