Training and Development Specialists salary
in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
- Middle 50%
- $48,880–$109,480
- vs U.S. median
- +10%
- Metro rank
- #42 of 311
Training and Development Specialists in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro earn a median of $75,890 a year, based on BLS estimates for 450 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% above the U.S. median of $69,280 and in line with the CA statewide median of $75,790. It ranks #42 of 311 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE450 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Training and Development Specialists pay in other CA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $104,770 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $95,050 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $77,400 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $76,270 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $76,180 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $75,670 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $75,590 |
| Modesto, CA | $74,220 |
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Questions
What is the average Training and Development Specialists salary in Santa Maria?
The BLS median is $75,890 a year (May 2025). Half of the 450 jobs pay between $48,880 and $109,480. The 10th percentile is $43,740 and the 90th is $132,120.
Is Santa Maria a high-paying metro for Training and Development Specialists?
That is 10% above the U.S. median of $69,280 and in line with the CA statewide median of $75,790. It ranks #42 of 311 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Training and Development Specialists make an hour in Santa Maria?
About $36.49 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $75,890 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $23.50–$52.63 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.