Career Profile Training & Development Specialists Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $55,700 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Training and development specialists plan and administer programs that improve the skills and knowledge of their employees. General Information Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness. Excludes Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1194) and Other Teachers and Instructors (25-3000). Flight instructors are included with Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers (53-2010). Training Funds Available This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Training & Development Specialists Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 122 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 122 openings per year are projected for Training & Development Specialists. +17.6% Employment Change Employment for Training & Development Specialists is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 17.6% between 2023 and 2028. $26.78 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $26.78/hour. Entry level workers are paid $17.11, while experienced workers are paid $34.13. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 859 Training & Development Specialists in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 1,010. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Training & Development Specialists are Restaurants and Other Eating Places, Business Schools and Computer and Management Training, and Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Training & Development Specialists include Education and Training, Customer and Personal Service, and English Language. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Training & Development Specialists is Bachelor's. 87% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET