Training and Development Managers earn a median of $133,000 per year ($63.94/hr) (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Employment is projected to grow 6.4% through 2035, with about 4,100 openings a year (BLS EP, 2025–2035). Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
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- Last updated October 9, 2026
At a glance
Training and Development Manager in four numbers
- Median pay
- $133,000a year, or $63.94/hrBLS OEWS, May 2025Lowest 10% $80KTop 10% $234K
US median, all jobs: $50,980
- Projected growth
- +6.4%Faster than averageBLS EP, 2025–2035This career+6.4%All jobs+3.5%
Projected employment change, 2025–2035 Item Value This career +6.4% All jobs +3.5% - Openings a year
- 4,10050,200 jobs todayBLS EP, 2025–2035
- Jobs in 202550.2K
- Projected 203553.5K
Employment, 2025–2035 Item Value Jobs in 2025 50.2K Projected 2035 53.5K - Typical education
- Bachelor'sneeded to enterBLS EP, 2025–2035; mix: O*NET
- Bachelor's71.4%
- Post-bacc certificate7.1%
- Master's21.4%
Highest education held by training and development managers Segment Value Bachelor's 71.4% Post-bacc certificate 7.1% Master's 21.4%
Also advertised as: Education and Development Manager, L and D Director (Learning and Development Director), Learning Manager, Organizational Development Manager (OD Manager), Staff Development Director, Staff Training and Development Manager.
Pay
How much do Training and Development Managers make?
Every training and development manager in the US, by percentile of annual wage
Median
$133,000
Middle half earn $101,850 to $176,870
- 10th
- $79,550
- 25th
- $101,850
- 75th
- $176,870
- 90th
- $233,600
All US occupations: $50,980
| Percentile | Value |
|---|---|
| 10th | $79,550 |
| 25th | $101,850 |
| Median | $133,000 |
| 75th | $176,870 |
| 90th | $233,600 |
| All US occupations | $50,980 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Median annual wage
- $133,000
- Median hourly wage
- $63.94/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $148,370
- People employed
- 48,050
Versus all US occupations
At $133,000, Training and Development Managers earn 161% above the $50,980 median across all US occupations, a difference of $82,020 a year.
Versus management occupations
Inside the Management group, where the middle occupation pays $126,060, this is 6% above the group median.
Pay range
The top 10% earn $233,600 or more while the bottom 10% earn $79,550, a gap of 2.9×. That is a typical spread for a US occupation.
Rank in the bank
This median pays more than 88% of the 1,741 occupations in the NueCareer career bank.
Highest-paying state
Delaware pays the most at $172,340, and still leads at $172,672 once local prices are taken into account.
Pay by state
Which states pay Training and Development Managers the most?
State medians come from the same OEWS release as the national figures. The cost-of-living column divides each state median by that state's BEA Regional Price Parity, restating pay in national-average dollars so a high-cost state and a low-cost one can be compared directly.
| State | Median | COL-adjusted | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Delaware | $172,340 | $172,672 | 70 |
| 2New York | $171,400 | $158,820 | 3,500 |
| 3Washington | $163,360 | $152,654 | 720 |
| 4New Jersey | $160,540 | $147,548 | 1,540 |
| 5California | $156,260 | $141,131 | 6,680 |
| 6Connecticut | $145,070 | $140,015 | 630 |
| 7District of Columbia | $141,710 | $128,943 | 210 |
| 8New Hampshire | $141,360 | $135,708 | 260 |
| 9Colorado | $139,980 | $135,834 | 850 |
| 10Virginia | $137,520 | $136,018 | 1,050 |
Job outlook
Is Training and Development Manager a growing career?
Employment change over 2025–2035, against every US occupation
Faster than average. +6.4% projected growth vs 3.5% for all occupations.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Training and Development Managers | +6.4% |
| All US occupations | +3.5% |
Source: BLS EP, 2025–2035
Faster than average
BLS projects employment of Training and Development Managers to change 6.4% over 2025–2035, against 3.5% projected for all occupations. That is 3,200 more jobs.
Annual openings
About 4,100 openings are projected each year, 8.2% of the 50,200 jobs that existed in 2025. Most come from workers leaving the occupation, not from growth alone.
Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
In many occupations, employees are required to take continuing education and skill development courses throughout their careers, creating demand for workers who develop and provide training materials.
Innovations in training methods and learning technology are expected to continue throughout the decade. Organizations use social media, visual simulations, mobile learning, and social networks to ensure their training programs are engaging and cost-effective. Training and development managers are expected to be needed to integrate these features into training programs and curriculums.
Getting in
How to become a Training and Development Manager
Candidates typically need a combination of education and related work experience to become a training and development manager. Although many positions require a bachelor’s degree, some jobs require a master’s degree.
- 1
Typical entry-level education
Bachelor's degree
- 2
Work experience in a related occupation
5 years or more
- 3
Typical on-the-job training
None
- 4
Preparation needed (O*NET job zone)
Medium preparation
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–2035; job zone from O*NET 31.0 Database.
What education people in the job have
O*NET incumbent survey: the highest level of education reported by people already working as training and development managers.
- Bachelor's Degree71.4%
- Master's Degree21.4%
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate7.1%
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 71.4% |
| Master's Degree | 21.4% |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 7.1% |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
The work
What does a Training and Development Manager do?
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
Training and development managers plan, coordinate, and direct skills- and knowledge-enhancement programs for an organization’s staff.
Day-to-day tasks
- Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
- Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
- Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.
- Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires.
- Train instructors and supervisors in techniques and skills for training and dealing with employees.
- Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
- Prepare training budget for department or organization.
O*NET core tasks, ordered by reported importance.
Working conditions and hours
Most training and development managers work full time during regular business hours. Some work more than 40 hours per week.
Where the work happens
Indoors, climate-controlled
NeverEvery dayOutdoors in all weather
NeverEvery dayAlmost never works outdoors.
Physical demands
Sitting
NeverAlmost all the timeSeated for more than half the working day.
Standing
NeverAlmost all the timeBending or twisting
NeverAlmost all the time
Working with people
Contact with other people
NoneConstantConstant contact with other people.
Face-to-face discussions
NeverEvery dayFace-to-face discussions every day.
Dealing with the public
Not importantExtremely important
Pressure and stakes
Strict deadlines
NeverEvery dayConflict situations
NeverEvery dayCost of a mistake
Not seriousExtremely seriousMistakes are not usually serious.
Autonomy
Freedom to decide
NoneA lotA lot of freedom to make decisions without checking first.
Schedules: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–2035 edition. Conditions: O*NET Work Context survey. Each item has its own scale, so each dot is read against the two answers that end its own line.
Where training and development managers work
Share of jobs by employer type
- Professional, scientific, and technical services13%
- Management of companies and enterprises12%
- Finance and insurance10%
- Healthcare and social assistance9%
- Educational services; state, local, and private9%
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12% |
| Finance and insurance | 10% |
| Healthcare and social assistance | 9% |
| Educational services; state, local, and private | 9% |
Source: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–2035 edition
Core skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Learning Strategies4.3
- Reading Comprehension4.0
- Active Listening4.0
- Speaking4.0
- Writing3.9
- Monitoring3.9
- Critical Thinking3.8
- Active Learning3.8
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Learning Strategies | 4.3 |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 |
| Active Listening | 4.0 |
| Speaking | 4.0 |
| Writing | 3.9 |
| Monitoring | 3.9 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 |
| Active Learning | 3.8 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Transferable skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Instructing4.0
- Social Perceptiveness3.9
- Coordination3.9
- Persuasion3.6
- Service Orientation3.6
- Complex Problem Solving3.6
- Judgment and Decision Making3.6
- Management of Financial Resources3.6
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Instructing | 4.0 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.9 |
| Coordination | 3.9 |
| Persuasion | 3.6 |
| Service Orientation | 3.6 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.6 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.6 |
| Management of Financial Resources | 3.6 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Tools and software
- Data base management system software · in demand
- Development environment software · in demand
- Document management software · in demand
- Electronic mail software · in demand
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software · in demand
- Graphics or photo imaging software · in demand
- Medical software · in demand
- Office suite software · in demand
- Presentation software · in demand
- Project management software · in demand
- Spreadsheet software · in demand
- Video conferencing software · in demand
“In demand” marks an O*NET Employer-Based Hot Technology, software named in real job postings for this occupation.
Personality fit
What personality type suits a Training and Development Manager?
O*NET Occupational Interests (RIASEC), scored 1 to 7
| Axis | Training and Development Manager |
|---|---|
| Realistic | 2 |
| Investigative | 3 |
| Artistic | 3 |
| Social | 6 |
| Enterprising | 6 |
| Conventional | 4 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
What the work is built around
Day to day this is work built around leading, persuading, selling and making decisions, combined with teaching, helping and working directly with other people.
- Enterprising6.3
- Social5.5
- Conventional4.0
- Investigative3.0
- Artistic2.6
- Realistic1.9
Closest MBTI types
NueCareer fit scores: cosine similarity between each MBTI type's interest vector and this occupation's O*NET interest profile. Not a BLS or O*NET figure; the method is documented on our methodology page.
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Median annual pay, with training and development managers highlighted
- IT Manager$175,140
- Marketing Manager$166,790
- Financial Manager$166,570
- Human Resources Manager$149,280
- Sales Manager$148,270
- Training and Development Manager$133,000
- Construction Manager$114,990
- Supply Chain Manager$107,230
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager$69,990
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| IT Manager | $175,140 |
| Marketing Manager | $166,790 |
| Financial Manager | $166,570 |
| Human Resources Manager | $149,280 |
| Sales Manager | $148,270 |
| Training and Development Manager | $133,000 |
| Construction Manager | $114,990 |
| Supply Chain Manager | $107,230 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager | $69,990 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
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Questions
Training and Development Manager: frequently asked questions
How much do Training and Development Managers make?
Training and Development Managers earn a median of $133,000 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). That is 161% above the $50,980 median for all US occupations. That works out at $63.94/hr. The middle half earn between $101,850 and $176,870. The top 10% earn $233,600 or more.
Do you need a degree to become a Training and Development Manager?
Yes. BLS reports a bachelor's degree as the typical entry-level education for Training and Development Managers, and O*NET rates the preparation needed as medium preparation. Employers typically expect 5 years or more of related work experience first. In O*NET's survey of people already doing the job, 71.4% hold bachelor's degree.
Is Training and Development Manager a growing career?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 6.4% over 2025–2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations (BLS EP, 2025–2035). BLS still projects about 4,100 openings a year, mostly from workers retiring or moving to other work.
What does a Training and Development Manager do?
Training and development managers plan, coordinate, and direct skills- and knowledge-enhancement programs for an organization’s staff. A core O*NET task: analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs. Employers most often ask for Data base management system software, Development environment software, Document management software.
Which states pay Training and Development Managers the most?
The highest state medians for Training and Development Managers are Delaware ($172,340), New York ($171,400), Washington ($163,360) (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
What personality type suits a Training and Development Manager?
O*NET scores Training and Development Managers highest on the Enterprising, Social and Conventional interest areas, so the work mixes leading, persuading, selling and making decisions with teaching, helping and working directly with other people. On NueCareer's MBTI-to-interest mapping the closest types are ESFJ, ENFJ. Personality is a fit signal, not a gate. The free NueCareer quiz scores your own profile against all 1,731 careers in the bank.