Training and development managers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$127,090
~$61/hr · ~$10,591/mo
US Jobs
46K
Faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
This role is predominantly digital and knowledge-based, involving the creation of instructional content, data-driven needs assessments, and budget management—all areas where AI is highly capable. While the role requires significant human-centric leadership and stakeholder collaboration, AI can automate the generation of training materials, personalize learning paths, and analyze program effectiveness, substantially increasing the productivity of each manager.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CABEST VALUE | $231,740 | Above avg (113.1) | $204,973 |
| Boulder, CO | $173,130 | Average (100.6) | $172,073 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $188,850 | Above avg (111.0) | $170,103 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $166,110 | Average (102.4) | $162,188 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $170,150 | Above avg (112.6) | $151,050 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $172,160 | Above avg (117.6) | $146,456 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $159,780 | Above avg (110.4) | $144,737 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $127,070 | Below avg (89.2) | $142,514 |
| Syracuse, NY | $134,930 | Below avg (95.7) | $140,968 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $129,510 | Below avg (91.9) | $140,853 |
| Peoria, IL | $124,790 | Below avg (88.8) | $140,475 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $156,860 | Above avg (112.7) | $139,145 |
| Vallejo, CA | $151,120 | Above avg (109.4) | $138,187 |
| Midland, TX | $131,660 | Below avg (95.4) | $138,033 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $135,340 | Average (98.1) | $137,943 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+6% (Faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$61/hr
Monthly Income
~$10,591/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)