Training and Development Specialists salary in Austin, Texas

Salary distribution

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

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.

Other metros in Texas

How the Austin metro compares to other major Texas metro areas for training and development specialists.

• Dallas$67,130
• Houston$64,600
• San Antonio$60,790