Salary distribution
Where California training and development specialists fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $49,460 and $101,760, with a median of $72,930.
Training and Development Specialists in California: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 96 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $61,797. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 17 | $52,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 55 | $57,400 |
| Level III — experienced | 7 | $101,504 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 4 | $121,950 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Training and Development Specialists in California. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia Soft Inc. | QA Instructor | 12 | $57,117 |
| Open Avenues Foundation | Information Systems Fellow | 10 | $71,864 |
| South Bay Circle of Friends Inc. | Patient-Guest Experience Liaison | 9 | $57,117 |
| Creative Options Plus Inc. | Medical Care Specialist | 4 | $57,117 |
| Champion Cabinets Corporation | Training and Development Specialist | 3 | $72,000 |
| DREAM Venture Labs Inc. | Business Management Fellow | 2 | $76,617 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | HR Business Partner | 2 | $219,500 |
| AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. | TECHNICAL TRAINING SPECIALIST III | 2 | $156,600 |
| INNOVAMAT EDUCATION INC. | CUSTOMER SUCCESS MANAGER | 2 | $110,000 |
| L.Johnson DVM corporation | Technical Training Coordinator “ Veterinary Services | 2 | $52,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Law Fellow at Open Avenues Foundation$75,171OaklandDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-497578
- Training and Development Specialists at Equinox LLC$60,320Santa ClaraDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-490943
- Training and Development Specialist at New Zion Insurance Agency Inc.$61,797WalnutDecided Dec 16, 2025I-200-25343-467152
- Training and Development Specialist at Joyin US Corp$78,000Rancho CucamongaDecided Dec 4, 2025I-200-25330-440731
- Learning Experience Designer at Breathe For Change, Inc.$100,000PasadenaDecided Nov 25, 2025I-200-25322-416593
- Quality Assurance Instructor at Artesia Soft Inc.$61,797ArtesiaDecided Nov 24, 2025I-200-25322-415280
- Learning Experience Designer at Breathe for Change, Inc.$100,000PasadenaDecided Nov 17, 2025I-200-25311-388487
- Trainer & Program Development Specialist at Performance360 Group, LLC$74,880San DiegoDecided Nov 14, 2025I-203-25310-382156
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Training and Development Specialists pay by experience level in California
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Training and Development Specialists specialties in California
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 34 certified offers. The most common variant is Training and Development Specialist at a median of $72,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training and Development Specialist | Champion Cabinets Corporation | 11 | $72,000 |
| Training Specialist | Amazon.com Services LLC | 7 | $56,400 |
| QA Instructor | Artesia Soft Inc. | 6 | $57,117 |
| Medical Care Specialist | Creative Options Plus Inc. | 4 | $57,159 |
| Business Management Fellow | Open Avenues Foundation | 3 | $71,864 |
| Information Systems Fellow | Open Avenues Foundation | 3 | $71,864 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Training and Development Specialists in California, by industry
Median offered wage across 95 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $60,019.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | Artesia Soft Inc. | 24 | $60,019 |
| Professional services | L.Johnson DVM corporation | 16 | $61,360 |
| Healthcare | South Bay Circle of Friends Inc. | 15 | $57,117 |
| Nonprofit and civic | Open Avenues Foundation | 14 | $71,864 |
| Education | ROUND STAR WEST, LLC. | 10 | $71,500 |
| Retail and wholesale | Joyin US Corp | 5 | $78,000 |
| Manufacturing | Champion Cabinets Corporation | 5 | $72,000 |
| Finance and insurance | New Zion Insurance Agency Inc. | 3 | $61,797 |
| Media and entertainment | Performance360 Group, LLC | 1 | $74,880 |
| Transportation and logistics | Golden Arcus Int'l Co | 1 | $42,952 |
| Government and public sector | Medical Care Development Global Health | 1 | $58,080 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in California over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.7 / 5
Education and Training
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Speaking
Basic skill
- 4.4 / 5
Instructing
Technical
- 4.1 / 5
Learning Strategies
Cross-functional
- 4.1 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Social Perceptiveness
Technical
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
- 02
Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.
- 03
Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual, to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts.
- 04
Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
- 05
Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.
- 06
Monitor, evaluate, or record training activities or program effectiveness.
- 07
Design, plan, organize, or direct orientation and training programs for employees or customers.
- 08
Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+10.8%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for training and development specialists in major California metropolitan areas.
- San Jose$97,530
- San Francisco$92,390
- Los Angeles$73,350
- Sacramento$71,120
- San Diego$63,860
- Riverside$56,160
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Training and Development Specialists in California?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Training and Development Specialists in California is $72,930.
- How does California compare to the national median for Training and Development Specialists?
- The California median is +8.6% versus the BLS national figure of $67,134.
- What is the salary range for Training and Development Specialists in California?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $39,260 and the 90th-percentile at $135,880, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Training and Development Specialists a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 10.8% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Training and Development Specialists?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.