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SOC 13-1151·Business & Financial OperationsOpportunity job
Training and Development Specialists
Median wage
$74,911
10-yr outlook
+14.8%by 2032
Openings / year
2,958
Workers in NY
25,510
How pay grows with experience
Training and Development Specialists — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $45,793 |
| Median (typical) | $74,911 |
| Experienced | $98,345 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Training and Development Specialists — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $80,620 |
| Long Island | $79,695 |
| Capital Region | $70,712 |
| Hudson Valley | $70,608 |
| Finger Lakes | $67,673 |
| Central New York | $65,930 |
| Western New York | $64,363 |
| Southern Tier | $63,139 |
| North Country | $61,898 |
| Mohawk Valley | $60,336 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
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