Training and Development Specialists Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $60,170 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.93
10th percentile $38,340
90th percentile $128,700
Employed locally 500
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,340
    25th
    $45,540
    50th (median)
    $60,170
    75th
    $92,980
    90th
    $128,700

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 63% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 37% 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 Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,220
    Accountants and Auditors $88,160
    Project Management Specialists $107,060
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,140
    Human Resources Specialists $77,880
    Management Analysts $102,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Santa Maria, CA is $28.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Santa Maria, CA is 8.6% below 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,340 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,540.