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Training and Development Specialists salary in Georgia

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 June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Training and Development Specialists in Georgia. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$67,320
Mean annual$74,290
Range (10th to 90th)$40,480 to $120,180
Georgia employment16,200
State vs national-3.5% vs national

Salary distribution

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

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$40,48025TH$50,260MEDIAN$67,32075TH$88,10090TH$120,180

The middle 50% of workers earn between $50,260 and $88,100, with a median of $67,320.

Real disclosed salaries

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

Public records from 14 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $58,385. 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 I — entry4$42,000
Level II — qualified9$59,509
Level IV — fully competent1$191,839

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Beyond Management, Inc.Hospitality Manager3$59,509
Soltex Systems LLCIT Training Specialist2$55,224
The Flight School of Gwinnett, Inc.Program Development Specialist2$42,000
AN-NOOR ENTERPRISES, INCTraining and Development Specialist1$55,225
Beverly Rug, Inc.Training and Development Specialist1$60,000
Cogi Athletic Company, Inc.Education Director1$40,000
Ernst & Young U.S. LLPTraining and Development Specialists - KBGFJG190662-91$191,839
Maayee, Inc.Training and Development Specialist (Data)1$68,640
S2Integrators LLCTraining and Development Specialist1$72,000
University of GeorgiaIT Application Support Para/Professional1$57,262

Recent sample filings

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

  • Hospitality Manager at Beyond Management, Inc.
    $59,509
    Peachtree CornersWage Level IIDecided Mar 20, 2026I-200-26073-703656
  • IT Application Support Para/Professional at University of Georgia
    $57,262
    AthensWage Level IDecided Sep 11, 2025I-200-25247-286112
  • Training and Development Specialist at Beverly Rug, Inc.
    $60,000
    CummingWage Level IIDecided Aug 14, 2025I-200-25219-228714
  • Training and Development Specialist at AN-NOOR ENTERPRISES, INC
    $55,225
    LawrencevilleWage Level IIDecided Jun 30, 2025I-200-25174-121925
  • Technical Training Co-Ordinator at Soltex Systems LLC
    $55,224
    CummingWage Level IIDecided Jun 27, 2025I-200-25171-117844
  • IT Training Specialist at Soltex Systems LLC
    $55,224
    CummingWage Level IIDecided Jun 27, 2025I-200-25171-117833
  • Education Director at Cogi Athletic Company, Inc.
    $40,000
    ThomasvilleWage Level IDecided May 14, 2025I-200-25127-949589
  • Training and Development Specialist at S2Integrators LLC
    $72,000
    AtlantaWage Level IIDecided May 8, 2025I-200-25121-928030

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.

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By seniority

Training and Development Specialists pay by experience level in Georgia

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.

Specialties

Training and Development Specialists specialties in Georgia

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 7 certified offers. The most common variant is Training and Development Specialist at a median of $64,320.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Training and Development SpecialistAN-NOOR ENTERPRISES, INC4$64,320
Hospitality ManagerBeyond Management, Inc.3$59,509

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Training and Development Specialists in Georgia, by industry

Median offered wage across 14 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $59,509.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Professional servicesBeyond Management, Inc.4$59,509
Technology and softwareSoltex Systems LLC4$61,932
EducationThe Flight School of Gwinnett, Inc.3$42,000
Retail and wholesaleAN-NOOR ENTERPRISES, INC2$57,613
Media and entertainmentCogi Athletic Company, Inc.1$40,000

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

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Georgia over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Georgia2023 to 2025
$59,6002023$62,9302024$67,3202025

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Training and Development Specialists in Georgia?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Training and Development Specialists in Georgia is $67,320.
How does Georgia compare to the national median for Training and Development Specialists?
The Georgia median is -3.5% versus the BLS national figure of $69,767.
What is the salary range for Training and Development Specialists in Georgia?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $40,480 and the 90th-percentile at $120,180, 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.