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Training and Development Specialists salary in North Carolina

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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$60,790
Mean annual$66,300
Range (10th to 90th)$29,180 to $107,880
North Carolina employment19,360
State vs national-9.4% vs national

Salary distribution

Where North Carolina training and development specialists fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$29,18025TH$39,650MEDIAN$60,79075TH$82,31090TH$107,880

The middle 50% of workers earn between $39,650 and $82,310, with a median of $60,790.

Real disclosed salaries

Training and Development Specialists in North Carolina: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 16 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $77,879. 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$62,758
Level III — experienced6$72,540
Level IV — fully competent6$97,251

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC.Technical Trainer5$97,399
Sapot Systems, IncIT Trainer2$62,662
PERIGON INFOTECH INCIT Training Specialist2$73,757
ATPM Holding Company LLCTraining Specialist1$56,160
DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLCTechnical Service Specialist1$69,355
bioMerieux, Inc.GLOBAL CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST 31$110,634
AMITI CONSULTING INCTraining Specialist1$69,597
eClinicalWorks LLCTrainer1$82,000
Kodeva LLCTraining Specialist1$69,597
Accenture LLPBusiness Management Consultant1$125,700

Recent sample filings

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

  • Training Specialist at ATPM Holding Company LLC
    $56,160
    CharlotteWage Level IIDecided Sep 15, 2025I-203-25251-292547
  • Technical Service Specialist at DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLC
    $69,355
    AshevilleWage Level IIDecided Aug 6, 2025I-200-25211-209840
  • IT Trainer at Sapot Systems, Inc
    $54,000
    WaxhawWage Level IIDecided Jul 31, 2025I-200-25205-197184
  • Technical Training Specialist III at SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC.
    $97,399
    CARYWage Level IVDecided Jun 23, 2025I-200-25164-092515
  • GLOBAL CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST 3 at bioMerieux, Inc.
    $110,634
    MorrisvilleWage Level IIIDecided Jun 18, 2025I-200-25162-082700
  • IT Training Specialist at PERIGON INFOTECH INC
    $73,757
    DURHAMWage Level IIIDecided May 16, 2025I-200-25129-960246
  • Technical Trainer at SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC.
    $94,723
    CARYWage Level IVDecided May 15, 2025I-200-25128-952805
  • XP Technical Trainer at SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC.
    $98,000
    CARYWage Level IVDecided May 8, 2025I-200-25121-926550

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 North Carolina

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 North Carolina, by industry

Median offered wage across 16 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $97,399.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
ManufacturingSIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC.7$97,399
Technology and softwareSapot Systems, Inc7$71,323
Finance and insuranceATPM Holding Company LLC1$56,160
Professional servicesAccenture LLP1$125,700

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

Wage trend

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

Median annual wage, North Carolina2023 to 2024
$61,1802023$60,7902024

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Training and Development Specialists in North Carolina?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Training and Development Specialists in North Carolina is $60,790.
How does North Carolina compare to the national median for Training and Development Specialists?
The North Carolina median is -9.4% versus the BLS national figure of $67,134.
What is the salary range for Training and Development Specialists in North Carolina?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $29,180 and the 90th-percentile at $107,880, 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.
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.