Training and Development Specialists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$65,850
↑ 19.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Training and Development Specialists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Training and Development Specialists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 19.4% since 2011 ($55,150 → $65,850)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $65,850
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -19%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,850 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $64,340 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $63,080 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $61,570 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | $62,700 | +2.4% |
| 2019 | $61,210 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | $60,870 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | $60,360 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | $59,020 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | $58,210 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | $57,340 | +0.9% |
| 2013 | $56,850 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | $55,930 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | $55,150 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.