Training and development specialists
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$65,850
~$32/hr · ~$5,488/mo
US Jobs
452K
Much faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
Much of the core work, such as designing training manuals, creating online learning modules, and assessing needs through data, is digital and highly susceptible to AI automation and augmentation. While the role requires interpersonal skills for live delivery and collaboration, AI can now generate curriculum, simulate training scenarios, and personalize learning paths, significantly increasing individual productivity and potentially reducing the number of specialists needed for content creation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper, WYBEST VALUE | $99,350 | Below avg (92.5) | $107,361 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $84,910 | Below avg (88.0) | $96,465 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $83,160 | Below avg (87.3) | $95,266 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $90,400 | Average (98.9) | $91,419 |
| Decatur, AL | $81,510 | Below avg (89.2) | $91,377 |
| Cheyenne, WY | $83,450 | Below avg (91.6) | $91,081 |
| Billings, MT | $79,990 | Below avg (90.3) | $88,533 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $97,530 | Above avg (113.1) | $86,265 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $75,710 | Below avg (88.8) | $85,303 |
| Peoria, IL | $74,600 | Below avg (88.8) | $83,977 |
| Monroe, MI | $78,330 | Below avg (93.3) | $83,943 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $75,950 | Below avg (91.2) | $83,238 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $76,530 | Below avg (92.8) | $82,510 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $82,930 | Average (100.7) | $82,358 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $92,710 | Above avg (112.7) | $82,240 |
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
+11% (Much faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$32/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,488/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)