Training and Development Specialists Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $66,990 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.21
10th percentile $40,680
90th percentile $122,380
Employed locally 320
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,680
    25th
    $47,710
    50th (median)
    $66,990
    75th
    $94,310
    90th
    $122,380

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 61% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 39% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $83,070
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,770
    Management Analysts $101,930
    Project Management Specialists $102,160
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $76,440
    Human Resources Specialists $81,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Santa Cruz, CA is $32.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 1.7% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,680 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,710.