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Job outlook for training coordinators in the United States
Training coordinator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected training coordinator job growth rate is 8% from 2018-2028.
About 28,900 new jobs for training coordinators are projected over the next decade.
Training coordinator salaries have increased 6% for training coordinators in the last 5 years.
There are over 36,332 training coordinators currently employed in the United States.
There are 54,796 active training coordinator job openings in the US.
The average training coordinator salary is $46,698.
Are training coordinator jobs in demand?
Training coordinator job and salary trends over time
Training coordinator jobs over time
Training coordinator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 36,332 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 34,387 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 33,783 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 31,505 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 30,311 | 0.01% |
Average training coordinator salary over time
Training coordinator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,698 | $22.45 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $45,588 | $21.92 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | $45,335 | $21.80 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | $44,955 | $21.61 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $43,957 | $21.13 | +1.4% |
Training coordinator jobs by state
Most common states for training coordinators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 422 | 31% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 263 | 27% |
| 3 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 334 | 25% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 256 | 24% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 160 | 23% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 165 | 22% |
| 7 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 365 | 20% |
| 8 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 945 | 19% |
| 9 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 398 | 19% |
| 10 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 332 | 19% |
| 11 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 159 | 18% |
| 12 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 683 | 17% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 846 | 12% |
| 14 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 356 | 12% |
| 15 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 68 | 12% |
| 16 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 346 | 11% |
| 17 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 315 | 11% |
| 18 | Vermont | 623,657 | 70 | 11% |
| 19 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,016 | 10% |
| 20 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 864 | 10% |
Most common cities for training coordinators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Chicago | 2 | 7% | $46,213 |
| 2 | Lansing | 3 | 3% | $44,844 |
| 3 | Springfield | 2 | 2% | $44,528 |
| 4 | San Francisco | 5 | 1% | $59,469 |
| 5 | Tampa | 3 | 1% | $39,320 |
| 6 | Plano | 2 | 1% | $47,072 |
| 7 | San Diego | 5 | 0% | $54,069 |
| 8 | Chicago | 4 | 0% | $45,984 |
| 9 | Los Angeles | 4 | 0% | $55,368 |
| 10 | Phoenix | 4 | 0% | $42,485 |
| 11 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $57,746 |
| 12 | Detroit | 3 | 0% | $45,062 |
| 13 | Indianapolis | 3 | 0% | $42,797 |
| 14 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $45,255 |
| 15 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $48,656 |
| 16 | Kansas City | 2 | 0% | $46,463 |
| 17 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $51,458 |
Training Coordinator job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of training coordinator experts
University of Alaska Fairbanks
University of Denver
Colorado State University
Rocky Mountain College
Alverno College
Monmouth University
Montclair State University
Equipment & Engine Training Council
Association for Talent Development
What will help Training Coordinators increase their earning potential?
Jaunelle Celaire: Learn from everything. Remember every moment is a learning opportunity from everyone around you, no matter their title. Pay attention when things go well and clue in and pay extra attention when they do not; watch how people react to it. Build relationships and network with the people who face problems by being their solution.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Training Coordinators?
Maria Salazar Ph.D.: The coronavirus will have an enduring impact on higher education graduates. In the field of education, graduates have experienced first hand the deep and lasting inequalities that the coronavirus has had on youth and families from Communities of Color. The have seen educational gaps widen into education chasms. They have witnessed the struggles, successes, and resiliency of families as they navigate the impact of the virus. Graduates leave education programs with their eyes wide open to the systemic racism and other isms that impact youth and their families, from education, to healthcare, and beyond.
In teacher education programs, our graduates have had a front row seat to inequality. They have witnessed children and adolescents disengage from schooling and life. They have struggled to support their students' mental and physical health. They ache to be with their students in classrooms, yet fear the repercussions of close contact due to the virus. Yet, they persist, and they keep believing they can make a difference.
What technical skills for a Training Coordinator stand out to employers?
Maria Salazar Ph.D.: Technical skills that stand out to employers in the education sector during and after the time of COVID include interpersonal skills, ability to navigate change and challenges, and commitment to educational equity. Interacting with colleagues, students, and families online is challenging. This requires a set of interpersonal skills that involve a tolerance for uncertainty, risk-taking, creativity, and innovation. The ability to navigate change and challenges is essential during uncertain times. In schools, the landscape is alway changing, and more so in a global pandemic.
It is important to foster a growth-mindset in oneself, and also in one's school community. Employers are also looking for a commitment to educational equity. With emerging consciousness of racial inequality and the need for systems that promote racial justice, employers want to hire people who are culturally competent and can move beyond statements of the value of diversity, to the enactment of educational environments that promote equity for those who are marginalized. This skill set includes: cross-cultural communication, culturally responsive teaching, and strength-based practices.
Dr. Ann Sebald
Assistant Professor, Co-DirectorColorado State University
Center for Educator Preparation
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Training Coordinators?
Dr. Ann Sebald: Not sure what is meant by 'enduring'. However, if you are asking if there will be a long/longer term impact of the pandemic on recent graduates entering the teaching profession, I would say yes. As the state continues to work through the fiscal impact of the pandemic, schools will need to identify their priorities. As it relates to in-person learning, educators have done an amazing job at continuous adjustments during the past year. Teacher candidates have learned along-side veteran educators how best to adapt the learning environment for all students and their needs. What we've learned over this past year is being applied in schools around the globe moving forward.
Dr. Stevie Schmitz
Director of EducationRocky Mountain College
Leadership and Distance Education Program
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Training Coordinators?
Dr. Stevie Schmitz: I believe that there will be an enduring impact on the entire education system due to the pandemic. Students may experience gaps in their education due to remote learning which will have to be addressed by educational leaders and their faculty members as well as parents. Social emotional stress is bound to be a factor as students return to school. Leaders need to support students and staff with this transition. Educational technology will occupy a new role in public education and we need to embrace and support it. Financial impact will also be a reality for newly graduated educational leaders. Money spent or needing to be spent on safety measures will continue as more students return to school. All of these situations (and others not yet imagined) will impact new leaders.
What's a day at work look like for a Training Coordinator?
Dr. Stevie Schmitz: It will be stressful and rewarding...complicated by the impact of the pandemic and yet still rewarding because of working with young people and helping them reach their full potential.
What will help Training Coordinators increase their earning potential?
Dr. Stevie Schmitz: The demand for more leaders may increase earning potential, but it will be tempered by the additional expenses incurred and the stagnant revenue stream to meet those demands.
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Training Coordinators?
Randa Suleiman Ph.D.: Are you asking about my job as a faculty? If yes, here is my answer: As a faculty, I worked diligently to model best practices teaching in a virtual environment. I believe in modeling my expectations. As education faculty, we have to walk the talk. I created effective learning environment for my teacher candidates that they can take ideas and strategies to implement in their own teaching.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Training Coordinator job market given the pandemic?
Antonio Estudillo Ph.D.: A range of considerations come to mind, all of which are interconnected and speak to sustainability in the field of education. Generally speaking, there is a teacher shortage where specific endorsements are concerned (e.g., STEM, Special Education, ESL/working with Multi-Lingual Leaners as well as historically underrepresented students). Of immediate interest is the recruitment and retention of our teaching force that cannot simply pivot how they approach teaching pedagogy, but actually how prospective teacher-educators can change their practices to be more learner-centered, equity-minded, and intentional moving forward (i.e., namely, concentration in quality of technology applications and usage; online learning/blended learning/hybrid intruction).
Specific to the pandemic, this is perhaps most pressing when considering how to better differentiate within and across learning environments/spaces to offer a personalized student experience-facilitating and cultivating meaningful engagement, especially having incoming teachers bring with them an increased/enhanced sense of self and awareness-knowledge of the backgrounds and representation of children of color (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and in particular Latinx and Black/African-American students. In addition too, per job market and the current pandemic, there is still a tremendous need to increase and diversify the ethnic-racial representation of the teaching force.
What's a good job out of college for Training Coordinators?
Antonio Estudillo Ph.D.: One where an individual out of college has the opportunity to gain access to critical mentorship, professional learning (e.g., professional development), a greater sense of autonomy, and the presence of a community (e.g., sense of belonging as a professional). These combined considerations may be aspirational, but in the context of schools, a recognition for school leadership also matters. Therefore, those seeking a position should aim to consider the present and ongoing investments that are in motion/developing within an institution and how these investments may become increasingly comprehensive, forward-thinking, and accessible over time and after one is hired.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Training Coordinator job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Nicole Barnes: Although the abrupt changes that occurred to K-12 schooling in the Spring of 2020 have given way to more detailed reopening plans and a vaccine is now available, the use of hybrid and remote learning remains with the ongoing influence of COVID-19. Therefore, it seems essential that teacher educators, researchers, and K-12 school districts rethink what good teaching looks like for K-12 education's changed landscape. Teachers more then ever will need to be prepared to teach in virtual environments and garner the same academic, social, and emotional student outcomes that they would face to face.
What's a good job out of college for Training Coordinators?
Dr. Nicole Barnes: Our graduates are obviously looking for teaching, counseling, or administrative positions in K-12 schools. What I hope for them is that they are in an environment that supports their future learning, and puts kids (all kids) at the forefront of their decision making processes.
What general advice would you give to a Training Coordinator?
Erik Sides: Most students are receiving the book knowledge but are being limited in the actual hands-on portion of the classes. This, I think, will be the biggest area of potential impact to the student being ready to enter the workforce. A lot of these programs run a small repair center where staff, parents, and local folks would bring equipment in for repair and, with COVID, a majority of that has either stoped or slowed. This is a major part of the education process to prepare students.
What type of skills will young Training Coordinators need?
Alex Moore: Future training and development specialists can expect to see an increase in the need for skills related to virtual training design and facilitation. As companies have pivoted to offering mostly online training solutions and have seen that effort scale, we can expect that skills in these areas will become increasingly important for people who are new to the field. Therefore, graduates entering the job market who want to specialize in training delivery should showcase their ability to navigate the complexities of a virtual classroom. Our research shows that trainers at high-performing organizations are much more likely to use a wide variety of engaging activities in virtual classroom training than other organizations, and be adept at taking advantage of all of a virtual classroom platform's features to create a more enriching learning experience.
Another trend to watch, for recent graduates hoping to break into the training and development field, is the emergence of new roles. For example, our research has also found that less than a third of organizations had someone responsible for supporting trainers during the delivery of virtual classroom training, sometimes referred to as a learning producer, around the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. High-performing organizations are more likely to have someone in this position, and it's likely that a shift toward virtual training will make it more prevalent. Common job responsibilities for learning producers include providing technical support or troubleshooting during virtual classroom training, managing chat or learner questions, and managing live polls or surveys.