Occupation ยท SOC 13-1151
Training and Development Specialists: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of training and development specialists can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 436,610 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $65,850 ($31.66 an hour).
US employment
436,610
Median annual wage
$65,850
Mean annual wage
$73,760
Median hourly wage
$31.66
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- District of Columbia$84,460
- Wyoming$83,450
- Washington$82,910
- Connecticut$79,660
- Delaware$79,320
Top 5 after cost of living
- Wyoming$90,030
- Delaware$79,470
- Washington$77,480
- Minnesota$77,040
- Connecticut$76,880
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training and Development Managers | $127,090 | $61,240 (+93.0%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Instructional Coordinators | $74,720 | $8,870 (+13.5%) | 5 | Master's degree |
| Management Analysts | $101,190 | $35,340 (+53.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologists | $109,840 | $43,990 (+66.8%) | 5 | Master's degree |
| Human Resources Specialists | $72,910 | $7,060 (+10.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,090 | $6,240 (+9.5%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California44,750
- 2. Texas43,370
- 3. Florida30,380
- 4. New York25,510
- 5. North Carolina19,360
- 6. Georgia18,690
- 7. Ohio16,670
- 8. Virginia15,290
- 9. Illinois14,480
- 10. Pennsylvania13,570
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$84,460
- 2. Wyoming$83,450
- 3. Washington$82,910
- 4. Connecticut$79,660
- 5. Delaware$79,320
- 6. New Jersey$76,660
- 7. Virginia$76,250
- 8. Minnesota$75,980
- 9. Alaska$75,010
- 10. New York$73,550
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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