How much does a training and development specialist make in California?
$75,790a year
Median yearly pay for training and development specialists in California. That is $36.44 an hour or $6,316 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.44
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 46,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,320Median: $75,790Highest 10%: $134,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,320 | $20.83 | |
| 25th | $51,360 | $24.69 | |
| Median | $75,790 | $36.44 | |
| 75th | $105,400 | $50.69 | |
| 90th | $134,300 | $64.55 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $104,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $95,050 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $77,400 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $76,270 |
| Sacramento, CA | $76,180 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $75,890 |
| San Diego, CA | $75,670 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $75,590 |
| Modesto, CA | $74,220 |
| Napa, CA | $72,940 |
| Vallejo, CA | $72,750 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $71,990 |
| Salinas, CA | $66,030 |
| Fresno, CA | $65,060 |
| Redding, CA | $63,100 |
| El Centro, CA | $61,010 |
| Visalia, CA | $61,000 |
| Merced, CA | $60,990 |
| Stockton, CA | $60,580 |
| Hanford, CA | $60,520 |
| Oxnard, CA | $60,100 |
| Riverside, CA | $60,010 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $58,860 |
| Chico, CA | $58,790 |
| Yuba City, CA | $48,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for training and development specialists.
| 13. Oregon | $76,360 |
| 14. New York | $76,080 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $75,910 |
| 16. California | $75,790 |
| 17. Colorado | $75,790 |
| 18. Florida | $71,990 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $71,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a training and development specialist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $36.44 ($75,790 a year).
Do training and development specialists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $75,790 against $69,280 nationally, 9% more.
Where does California rank for training and development specialist pay?
California ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays training and development specialists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $104,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.