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Training and Development Specialists salary
in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

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.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS · SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$43,740P25$48,880MEDIAN$75,890P75$109,480P90$132,120
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$38,760P25$50,110MEDIAN$69,280P75$95,050P90$123,250
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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.

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.