Training and Development Specialists pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for training and development specialists is $36.44 an hour ($75,790 a year). About 12,100 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($69,280). Colorado ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for training and development specialists in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.02 | $37,490 |
| 25% of workers | $24.41 | $50,770 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.44 | $75,790 |
| 75% of workers | $47.35 | $98,480 |
| 90% of workers | $56.23 | $116,970 |
Training and Development Specialists pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $79,420 | 720 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $79,000 | 7,660 |
| Colorado Springs | $66,560 | 1,380 |
| Greeley | $65,510 | 430 |
| Pueblo | $64,350 | 320 |
| Grand Junction | $60,780 | 190 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $59,140 | 540 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for training and development specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 46,000 openings a year (BLS)
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