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Training and Development Managers

SOC: 11-3131 • Data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics & O*NET

What They Do

Training and Development Managers typically perform the following tasks: • 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. • Develop testing and evaluation procedures. • Conduct or arrange for ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members. • Review and evaluate training and apprenticeship programs for compliance with government standards. • Coordinate established courses with technical and professional courses provided by community schools, and designate training procedures.

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Key facts

Median: $127,090
Employment: 46,400
Growth (2024–2034): +6.0%
Education: Bachelor's degree

Career Intelligence Metrics

Automation Risk Assessment

Low Risk
18.0% probability of being automated in the next 10-20 years. This job is relatively safe from automation due to its creative, social, or complex problem-solving requirements.

Work-Life Balance Score

9.3/10
Excellent work-life balance based on typical work schedules, stress levels, and time demands.

Personality Fit (RIASEC Profile)

4.2
Realistic
6.8
Investigative
4.4
Artistic
7.8
Social
8.6
Enterprising
7.4
Conventional
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Personality Match: The higher the score (out of 10), the better this career matches that personality type. People with similar interests and work styles tend to be most satisfied in careers that match their personality profile.

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Top Skills

Business skills Collaboration skills Communication skills Critical-thinking skills Decision-making skills Collaboration skills Instructional skills Leadership skills

Strengths

  • High Demand
  • Flexible Work
  • Continuous Learning

Challenges

  • Burnout Risk
  • Rapid Technological Change

Median Salary Comparison

Employment projection (2024–2034)

Geographic Employment & Wage Analysis

BLS OEWS Data Updated 2024-05
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States with Highest Employment

  • California 6,240
  • New York 3,380
  • Florida 2,730
  • North Carolina 1,960
  • Illinois 1,640
  • New Jersey 1,430
  • Georgia 1,350
  • Pennsylvania 1,350
  • Massachusetts 1,180
  • Arizona 1,170
BLS OEWS data (2024-05)

Regional Wage Variations

  • California +22%
    $155,070
  • New York +30%
    $165,050
  • Florida -11%
    $112,720
  • North Carolina -8%
    $116,960
  • Illinois -2%
    $125,000
  • New Jersey +19%
    $151,570
  • Georgia -8%
    $117,280
  • Pennsylvania -4%
    $121,870
  • Massachusetts +19%
    $151,190
  • Arizona -9%
    $115,020
BLS OEWS state wage data
Top Metropolitan Areas
New York-Newark-Jersey City
Employment: High Growth: +3.2%
Los Angeles-Long Beach
Employment: High Growth: +2.8%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
Employment: Medium Growth: +1.5%
Dallas-Fort Worth
Employment: Medium Growth: +4.1%
San Francisco-Oakland
Employment: High Growth: +2.3%
Based on BLS metropolitan area data
Industries with Highest Concentrations
Professional, scientific, and technical services
85%
Management of companies and enterprises
70%
Finance and insurance
55%
Regional Job Market Outlook
Strong
West Coast
Stable
Northeast
Growing
South