Training and Development Managers
SOC Code: 11-3131 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Training and Development Managers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $152,402 | $195,832 | $239,262 | $282,693 |
| Merced, CA | $132,246 | $179,462 | $226,658 | $273,874 |
| Salinas, CA | $131,352 | $178,173 | $225,014 | $271,835 |
| Modesto, CA | $123,594 | $164,694 | $205,816 | $246,917 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $117,104 | $150,800 | $184,517 | $218,213 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $108,056 | $144,560 | $181,064 | $217,568 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $102,877 | $140,525 | $178,152 | $215,800 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $103,168 | $138,507 | $173,846 | $209,186 |
| Chico, CA | $99,486 | $135,470 | $171,434 | $207,418 |
| Redding, CA | $99,486 | $135,470 | $171,434 | $207,418 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| COVEN WORKS INC | 10 | $82,000 |
| AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. | 10 | $175,274 |
| DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP | 8 | $196,887 |
| ASRA NEST LLC | 7 | $82,000 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | 5 | $233,423 |
| Atlassian, Inc. | 5 | $136,427 |
| VAStek Inc. | 5 | $93,063 |
| Rare, Inc. | 4 | $157,375 |
| STRATEGIC RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC. | 4 | $149,198 |
| ASTRAZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS LP | 4 | $216,097 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 28 | $150,859 |
| 2021 | 17 | $135,502 |
| 2022 | 14 | $147,180 |
| 2023 | 41 | $120,542 |
| 2024 | 95 | $135,377 |
| 2025 | 86 | $146,797 |
| 2026 | 15 | $177,219 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Learning Strategies | 4.2 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Instructing | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.9 | |
| Writing | 3.9 | |
| Coordination | 3.9 | |
| Monitoring | 3.9 | |
| Active Learning | 3.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Education and Training | 4.9 |
| English Language | 4.4 |
| Administration and Management | 4.2 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 4.0 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.9 |
| Communications and Media | 3.3 |
| Psychology | 3.3 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.2 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 71.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 21.4% |
| Master's degree | 7.1% |
Typical Tasks
- Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires.
- Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
- Develop testing and evaluation procedures.
- Conduct or arrange for ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.
- Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
- 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.
- Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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