Training and Development Specialists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $71,200 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.23
10th percentile $38,380
90th percentile $173,160
Employed locally 240
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,380
    25th
    $46,190
    50th (median)
    $71,200
    75th
    $120,120
    90th
    $173,160

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 76% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 24% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $82,240
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,010
    Project Management Specialists $101,230
    Human Resources Specialists $76,000
    Management Analysts $83,870
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $34.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 8.1% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,380 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,190.