Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, South Dakota
$127,500 / year
≈ $10,650 per month · $61.30 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for South Dakota · median $128,500
25th percentile
$118,000Average
$127,50075th percentile
$138,000
$118,000Average
$127,50075th percentile
$138,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Training and Development Managers salary by state
Alabama$140,000
Alaska$119,000
Arizona$143,500
Arkansas$122,000
California$176,000
Colorado$157,000
Connecticut$165,000
Delaware$170,000
District of Columbia$170,000
Florida$134,500
Georgia$148,000
Hawaii$133,000
Idaho$133,500
Illinois$148,500
Indiana$120,000
Iowa$122,500
Kansas$154,500
Kentucky$123,500
Louisiana$117,500
Maine$127,000
Maryland$133,500
Michigan$131,500
Minnesota$145,000
Mississippi$103,500
Missouri$124,500
Montana$108,500
Nebraska$125,000
Nevada$115,500
New Hampshire$146,000
New Jersey$172,000
New Mexico$126,500
New York$191,000
North Carolina$141,000
North Dakota$124,000
Ohio$143,000
Oklahoma$127,500
Oregon$138,000
Pennsylvania$144,000
Rhode Island$130,000
South Carolina$133,500
South Dakota$127,500
Tennessee$136,500
Texas$137,500
Utah$133,000
Vermont$140,500
Virginia$160,000
Washington$175,500
Wisconsin$130,500
About this role
Training and Development Managers is a professional role within the function in the Management job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Training and Development Managerss do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
- 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.
Top skills: Learning Strategies Speaking Reading Comprehension Instructing Active Listening Writing
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Training and Development Managers pay by experience level
Entry level$82,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$105,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$137,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$183,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$242,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+5.8%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
3,800
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Training and Development Managers salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
6,710 workers
$172,500Management of Companies and Enterprises
6,510 workers
$157,500Management of Companies and Enterprises
6,510 workers
$157,500Educational Services
3,950 workers
$128,500Educational Services, Privately Owned
2,710 workers
$128,500Administrative and Support Services
2,670 workers
$138,000Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
2,450 workers
$123,500Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
2,130 workers
$121,500Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
1,930 workers
$154,500Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
1,860 workers
$148,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Training and Development Managers pays 7% above the average across 58 roles in the Management job family (family average $144,000).
Similar-paying roles in Management
Purchasing Manager$162,000
Fundraising Manager$145,000
General and Operations Managers$139,500
Biofuels Production Manager$139,000
Human Resources Manager$170,000
Public Relations Manager$170,500
Administrative Services Manager$134,500
Careers related to Training and Development Managers
Instructional Coordinator$83,500
Management Analyst$118,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Training and Development Managers make?
The average base salary for a Training and Development Managers in the United States is $153,500 per year, or about $73.80 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $105,500 and $183,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Management roles?
The Management job family averages $144,000 across 58 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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