Training and Development Managers
SOC code 11-3131 · O*NET-SOC 11-3131.00 · Considerable preparation needed
Bright Outlook — O*NET expects rapid growth for this occupation
Training and Development Managers pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$133,000
a year
Hourly
$63.94
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$148,370
$71.33 per hour
Middle 50%
$101,850 – $176,870
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$79,550 – $233,600
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
48,050
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
- 10th percentile
- $79,550
- $38.24/hr
- 25th percentile
- $101,850
- $48.97/hr
- Median percentile
- $133,000
- $63.94/hr
- 75th percentile
- $176,870
- $85.04/hr
- 90th percentile
- $233,600
- $112.31/hr
Job outlook · federal projection 2024–34
+6%
Growing faster than average
46,400
jobs in 2024
49,200
projected for 2034
About 2,800 more jobs
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections, 2024–34. Projections describe the broader occupation group and are estimates, not guarantees.
What do training and development managers do?
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- 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.
How to qualify for this work
Most people in this role hold bachelor's degree — 71% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.
Preparation level: zone 4 — Considerable preparation needed
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Education reported by people doing this job
- Bachelor's Degree71%
- Master's Degree21%
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate7%
Common questions
How much does a training and development managers earn?
The national median is $133,000 a year. The full range runs from $79,550 at the 10th percentile to $233,600 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become a training and development managers without a degree?
Not usually — this occupation sits in preparation zone 4, where the typical entry route is most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. The education breakdown above shows what people in the role actually reported.
Is training and development managers in demand?
Federal projections expect employment to grow by about 6% between 2024 and 2034 — growing faster than average. Openings also come from people retiring or changing jobs, which the growth figure does not count.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Learning Strategies4.3/5
- Reading Comprehension4.0/5
- Active Listening4.0/5
- Speaking4.0/5
- Writing3.9/5
- Monitoring3.9/5
- Critical Thinking3.8/5
Knowledge areas
- Education and Training4.9/5
- English Language4.4/5
- Administration and Management4.2/5
- Personnel and Human Resources4.0/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.9/5
- Communications and Media3.3/5
- Psychology3.3/5
- Computers and Electronics3.2/5
Transferable strengths: Instructing, Social Perceptiveness, Coordination.