Training and Development Specialists
Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Training and Development Specialists to increase by 10.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 472,500 to 523,700 jobs. Its estimate of 46,000 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($69,280), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (Less than 5 years) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
472,500
Projected employment (2034)
523,700
Projected change (2024–2034)
11%
Annual openings (projected average)
46,000
Pay & Preparation
$69,280
Bachelor's degree
Less than 5 years
None
Essential Skills
Speaking (4.38/5) • Instructing (4.38/5) • Learning Strategies (4.12/5) • Social Perceptiveness (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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