Training and Development Specialists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $92,390 +40.3% vs national
Median hourly $44.42
10th percentile $47,060
90th percentile $163,660
Employed locally 7,080
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,060
    25th
    $59,430
    50th (median)
    $92,390
    75th
    $126,460
    90th
    $163,660

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 69% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 31% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $90,400
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $88,370

    Nearby metros — Training and Development Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Casper, WY $99,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,530
    Decatur, AL $81,510
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $77,750
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $73,350
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $73,150

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $100,440
    Accountants and Auditors $105,750
    Management Analysts $128,120
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,840
    Project Management Specialists $132,530
    Human Resources Specialists $100,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in San Francisco, CA is $44.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in San Francisco, CA is 40.3% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,060 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,430.