RateOrchard
DATA PROFILE · 2024

Training and Development Specialists salary in Colorado

Boomingmarket
+200%offers
+26.5%wages
heat100/100

Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$72,790
Mean annual$76,600
Range (10th to 90th)$35,980 to $124,260
Colorado employment11,040
State vs national+8.4% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Colorado training and development specialists fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$35,98025TH$50,160MEDIAN$72,79075TH$98,27090TH$124,260

The middle 50% of workers earn between $50,160 and $98,270, with a median of $72,790.

Real disclosed salaries

Training and Development Specialists in Colorado: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 8 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $72,823. 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.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level II — qualified4$61,402
Level III — experienced2$77,646
Level IV — fully competent2$167,500

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Training and Development Specialists in Colorado. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
United States of America Rugby Football Union LTDGeneral Manager of High Performance2$167,500
AMITI CONSULTING INCRobotics and Educational Technology Training Specialist2$77,646
Nile GroupIT Trainer2$61,402
AMERICAN FIBROBLAST ACADEMY LLCTRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST1$57,782
Columbine Country ClubHospitality Training and Development Specialist1$68,000

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST at AMERICAN FIBROBLAST ACADEMY LLC
    $57,782
    COLORADO SPRINGSWage Level IIDecided Jul 29, 2025I-203-25203-191960
  • General Manager of High Performance at United States of America Rugby Football Union LTD
    $240,000
    GlendaleWage Level IVDecided Jul 16, 2025I-203-25190-162923
  • Robotics and Educational Technology Training Specialist at AMITI CONSULTING INC
    $77,646
    ParkerWage Level IIIDecided Jun 26, 2025I-200-25170-113596
  • Hospitality Training and Development Specialist at Columbine Country Club
    $68,000
    ColumbineWage Level IIDecided Jun 25, 2025I-200-25168-102722
  • Robotics and Educational Technology Training Specialist at AMITI CONSULTING INC
    $77,646
    ParkerWage Level IIIDecided Jun 25, 2025I-200-25168-102499
  • Senior Director of Training and Education at United States of America Rugby Football Union LTD
    $95,000
    GlendaleWage Level IVDecided Jun 16, 2025I-203-25161-072262
  • IT Trainer at Nile Group
    $61,402
    DENVERWage Level IIDecided Oct 24, 2024I-200-24291-413947
  • IT Trainer at Nile Group
    $61,402
    DENVERWage Level IIDecided Oct 24, 2024I-200-24291-413941

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.

By seniority

Training and Development Specialists pay by experience level in Colorado

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.

Pay by industry

Training and Development Specialists in Colorado, by industry

Median offered wage across 8 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $69,524.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Technology and softwareAMITI CONSULTING INC4$69,524
Media and entertainmentUnited States of America Rugby Football Union LTD3$95,000
EducationAMERICAN FIBROBLAST ACADEMY LLC1$57,782

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Colorado over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Colorado2023 to 2024
$71,6102023$72,7902024

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    Less than 5 years

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Education and Training

    Knowledge

    4.7 / 5
  • Speaking

    Basic skill

    4.4 / 5
  • Instructing

    Technical

    4.4 / 5
  • Learning Strategies

    Cross-functional

    4.1 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Active Listening

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Social Perceptiveness

    Technical

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.

  2. 02

    Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.

  3. 03

    Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual, to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts.

  4. 04

    Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.

  5. 05

    Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.

  6. 06

    Monitor, evaluate, or record training activities or program effectiveness.

  7. 07

    Design, plan, organize, or direct orientation and training programs for employees or customers.

  8. 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, 20242034 cycle.

Sponsored

Build the skills employers list for Training and Development Specialists

Online courses from licensed providers. We may earn a commission when you enroll. The commission does not influence our rankings or wage data.

Explore courses

Top metros in Colorado

Metro-level salary data for training and development specialists in major Colorado metropolitan areas.

Compare Training and Development Specialists pay across nearby states

Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Training and Development Specialists in Colorado?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Training and Development Specialists in Colorado is $72,790.
How does Colorado compare to the national median for Training and Development Specialists?
The Colorado median is +8.4% versus the BLS national figure of $67,134.
What is the salary range for Training and Development Specialists in Colorado?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $35,980 and the 90th-percentile at $124,260, 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.
Disclaimer

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.