How much does a training administrator make?

The average training administrator salary in the United States is $44,622. Training administrator salaries typically range between $32,000 and $60,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for training administrators is $21.45 per hour. Training administrator salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Training administrators earn the highest average salary in Alaska.

Training administrator salary

Q: What state pays Training Administrators the most?

Alaska pays Training Administrators the most in the United States, with an average salary of $56,421 per year, or $27.13 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a training administrator?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a training administrator if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Oregon you should be paid close to $55,514 per year.

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Dr. Richard Huff Ph.D.

Average training administrator salary

$44,622

$21.45 hourly rate

Entry-level training administrator salary

$32,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Training Administrator Salaries

The average salary for a Training Administrator in the United States is approximately $44,622 annually, reflecting the role's significance in workforce development. This salary translates to around $21 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry. For instance, Training Administrators in high-demand sectors often earn more due to competitive market dynamics.

Top Paying States

States like California and New York offer the highest salaries for Training Administrators, often exceeding the national average. Knowing where to look can significantly impact earnings, making it crucial for job seekers to consider location when pursuing opportunities. Additionally, acquiring relevant certifications can enhance career prospects and salary potential.

Salary Trends

Over the years, the demand for skilled Training Administrators has grown, resulting in a steady increase in salaries. By staying informed about industry trends and salary benchmarks, professionals in this field can make more informed career decisions and negotiate better compensation packages.

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Training administrator salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor and Payscale, the average salary for a training administrator typically falls between $44,622 and $72,894.

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$44,622yearly

glassdoor[1]

$63,493yearly

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$72,894yearly

payscale[3]

$64,984yearly

Average training administrator salary by state

The highest-paying states for training administrators are Alaska, Oregon, and California. The lowest average training administrator salary states are Iowa, Nebraska, and Indiana.

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Highest paying states for training administrators

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Alaska	$56,421	$27.13
2	New Hampshire	$54,134	$26.03
3	Vermont	$53,151	$25.55
4	Oregon	$55,514	$26.69
5	Maine	$47,509	$22.84
6	Arkansas	$46,952	$22.57
7	Texas	$47,808	$22.98
8	Massachusetts	$50,698	$24.37
9	California	$55,169	$26.52
10	Rhode Island	$47,808	$22.98
11	North Dakota	$45,192	$21.73
12	Arizona	$44,173	$21.24
13	Hawaii	$53,184	$25.57
14	Wyoming	$42,475	$20.42
15	Mississippi	$42,361	$20.37
16	Nevada	$47,197	$22.69
17	Washington	$47,029	$22.61
18	Connecticut	$47,642	$22.90
19	Montana	$43,615	$20.97
20	West Virginia	$41,320	$19.87
21	Idaho	$44,488	$21.39
22	Maryland	$50,458	$24.26
23	Delaware	$46,199	$22.21
24	New York	$48,190	$23.17
25	New Mexico	$42,423	$20.40
26	Minnesota	$43,629	$20.98
27	Colorado	$42,193	$20.29
28	New Jersey	$47,638	$22.90
29	Florida	$42,598	$20.48
30	Utah	$40,466	$19.45
31	Alabama	$38,363	$18.44
32	South Dakota	$42,105	$20.24
33	Kansas	$41,417	$19.91
34	Virginia	$44,413	$21.35
35	Wisconsin	$38,949	$18.73
36	Illinois	$41,434	$19.92
37	Ohio	$39,163	$18.83
38	Oklahoma	$37,031	$17.80
39	Louisiana	$37,593	$18.07
40	Kentucky	$37,321	$17.94
41	North Carolina	$37,594	$18.07
42	Pennsylvania	$38,973	$18.74
43	Tennessee	$37,188	$17.88
44	District of Columbia	$41,608	$20.00
45	Michigan	$37,600	$18.08
46	South Carolina	$33,993	$16.34
47	Nebraska	$35,222	$16.93
48	Georgia	$33,649	$16.18
49	Missouri	$34,477	$16.58
50	Iowa	$35,504	$17.07
51	Indiana	$35,090	$16.87

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Highest paying cities for training administrators

The highest-paying cities for training administrators are Sunnyvale, CA, Anchorage, AK, and Gresham, OR.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Sunnyvale, CA	$57,323	$27.56
2	Anchorage, AK	$56,616	$27.22
3	Gresham, OR	$55,232	$26.55
4	Urban Honolulu, HI	$53,209	$25.58
5	Boston, MA	$50,669	$24.36
6	Bethesda, MD	$50,068	$24.07
7	Carson City, NV	$48,787	$23.46
8	San Antonio, TX	$48,358	$23.25
9	New York, NY	$48,272	$23.21
10	Springfield, VA	$45,921	$22.08
11	Phoenix, AZ	$44,273	$21.29
12	Saint Paul, MN	$43,692	$21.01
13	Largo, FL	$43,367	$20.85
14	Albuquerque, NM	$42,503	$20.43
15	Colorado Springs, CO	$42,310	$20.34
16	Sioux Falls, SD	$41,984	$20.18
17	Midvale, UT	$40,351	$19.40
18	Springfield, IL	$40,090	$19.27
19	Chester, PA	$38,904	$18.70
20	Raleigh, NC	$37,846	$18.20

Training administrator salary details

A training administrator's salary ranges from $32,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $60,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a training administrator's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$60,000	$5,000	$29
75th Percentile	$52,000	$4,333	$25
Average	$44,622	$3,719	$21
25th Percentile	$37,000	$3,083	$18
10th Percentile	$32,000	$2,667	$15

Highest paying training administrator jobs

The highest paying types of training administrators are development vice president, sales development manager, and manager, learning & development.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Sales Development Manager	$102,790	$8,566	$49.42	171,101
HSE Manager	$85,844	$7,154	$41.27	22,562
Dean	$86,317	$7,193	$41.50	1,183
Director Of Staff Development	$74,316	$6,193	$35.73	126,875
Development Vice President	$156,085	$13,007	$75.04	94,188
Educational Manager	$76,368	$6,364	$36.72	16,924

How would you rate the starting salaries for training administrators, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Dr. Richard Huff Ph.D.

Assistant professor, assistant chair, Virginia Commonwealth University

While MPA students are not drawn to public service by high salaries, it is reasonable to expect remuneration, which respects their credentials and experience. Many students are mid-level careerists and are likely to remain in their jobs where an advanced degree may improve their opportunities for advancement, and others may be looking for a career change. Also, a cohort of students moving from undergraduate to graduate degrees with internships is common.

These groups likely present varying degrees of salary requirements and qualifications. In the federal service, an MPA qualifies as one at the GS-9 entry-level. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) publishes salary tables at Link The beginning salary varies by location from $53K to $61K, with the higher amount near large metropolitan areas. Higher salaries are common in overseas areas. Progression is based on performance with opportunities to achieve salaries of $150K and over at the executive levels. Overall, beginning salaries for the MPA considering nonprofits and government agencies is estimated at $53K.

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Which companies pay training administrators the most?

Training administrator salaries at Credit Suisse and Fortune Brands Home & Security are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average training administrator salary at companies like Life Care Centers of America and Shoreline Foundation are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Credit Suisse	$79,714	$38.32
2	Fortune Brands Home & Security	$64,005	$30.77
3	Life Care Centers of America	$57,815	$27.80
4	Shoreline Foundation	$54,743	$26.32
5	IMA Financial Group	$52,773	$25.37
6	Stryker	$51,837	$24.92
7	Proofpoint	$51,584	$24.80
8	Gillis	$51,230	$24.63
9	Fresenius Medical Care North America Holdings Limited Partnership	$50,323	$24.19
10	CTG	$49,881	$23.98
11	Nordstrom	$48,845	$23.48
12	Crozer Health	$48,810	$23.47
13	Wheels Up	$48,756	$23.44
14	Caterpillar	$48,461	$23.30
15	Bexar County	$47,509	$22.84
16	Raytheon Technologies	$47,231	$22.71
17	Life Care Solutions	$46,548	$22.38
18	Central Pacific Bank	$46,506	$22.36
19	Care Initiatives	$46,454	$22.33
20	General Dynamics	$46,225	$22.22

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Training administrator salary trends

The average training administrator salary has risen by $9,222 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average training administrator earned $35,400 annually, but today, they earn $44,622 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for training administrators over the last decade.

Compare training administrator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average training administrator salary over time

Compare training administrator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Training administrator salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$44,600	$21.45	+2.0%
2025	$43,700	$21.03	+1.8%
2024	$43,000	$20.66	+2.8%
2023	$41,800	$20.08	+2.2%
2022	$40,800	$19.63	+3.0%

Recently added training administrator salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Benedictine	SNF Administrator In Training (AIT)	Dickinson, ND	06/21/2025	$70,000
Church & Dwight	Training Administrator	Lakewood, NJ	06/20/2025	$55,952
SAIC (Science Applications Int	ATC Training Materials Administrator-II at N90	Westbury, NY	06/13/2025	$40,001
State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio	Associate Trainer, Benefit Administrative Services	Columbus, OH	06/13/2025	$66,471
Penn Mar 2021	Learning/Dev Admin Coord & Trainer	New Freedom, PA	06/05/2025	$50,088
Penn Mar Organization, Inc.	Learning/Dev Admin Coord & Trainer	New Freedom, PA	06/03/2025	$50,088
Atlas Air	Training Scheduling Administrator	Miami, FL	05/27/2025	$52,500
Benchmark International	Licensing and Training Administrator	Tampa, FL	05/26/2025	$50,000
Mid-South Transportation Management, Inc.	Corporate Training Administrator	Memphis, TN	05/26/2025	$75,000
State of Minnesota	Training Administrator-Grants Specialist Coordinator	Saint Paul, MN	05/24/2025	$68,883

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