How Much Does a Corporate Trainer Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$69,280
Corporate trainers in the U.S. earn a median of $69,280 a year, or $33.31 an hour. Half of corporate trainers earn more than $69,280 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $123,250.
Pay percentiles for corporate trainers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18.64 | $38,760 |
| 25th | $24.09 | $50,110 |
| 50th (median) | $33.31 | $69,280 |
| 75th | $45.70 | $95,050 |
| 90th | $59.26 | $123,250 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for corporate trainers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $88,570 | $42.58 | +28% |
| New Hampshire | $86,050 | $41.37 | +24% |
| Alaska | $81,860 | $39.36 | +18% |
| Washington | $81,860 | $39.35 | +18% |
| District of Columbia | $80,980 | $38.93 | +17% |
| Massachusetts | $80,270 | $38.59 | +16% |
| Connecticut | $78,080 | $37.54 | +13% |
| Vermont | $77,800 | $37.41 | +12% |
| Virginia | $77,690 | $37.35 | +12% |
| New Jersey | $77,020 | $37.03 | +11% |
| United States | $69,280 | $33.31 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many corporate trainers are there?
BLS counts about 458,300 corporate trainers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Training and Development Specialists”. The most jobs are in Texas (46,630), California (46,530) and Florida (34,130).
The mean (average) annual wage is $75,550, higher than the median of $69,280.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $5,773
- Biweekly
- $2,665
- Weekly
- $1,332
- Daily (8 hours)
- $266
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do corporate trainers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for corporate trainers is $33.31. The middle 50% earn between $24.09 and $45.70 an hour.
Which state pays corporate trainers the most?
Delaware has the highest median wage for corporate trainers at $88,570, +28% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for corporate trainers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of corporate trainers earn less than $38,760 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.