Training and Development Managers Salary
In Rochester, NY, training and development managers earn $133,060 at the median, or about $63.97 an hour. The range runs from $78K at the entry level to $217K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 97.03), that's roughly $137,133 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,573/month, or 20% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $133K get you in Rochester?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Rochester’s Regional Price Parity (97.03). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Rochester
Training and development managers pay in Rochester tracks closely to the national median, $133K locally vs. $133K nationwide, a 0% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,573/month, 19.9% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 97.03) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for training and development managers in metros near Rochester, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $174K | $154K |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $127K | $128K |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $130K | $136K |
| Syracuse | $144K | $151K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Rochester, NY
Entry-level training and development managers (10th percentile) start around $78K. Mid-career wages sit at $133K. Top earners bring in $217K or more, a $139K spread from bottom to top.
Training and Development Managers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $172K | +30% | 70 |
| New York | $171K | +29% | 3,500 |
| Washington | $163K | +23% | 720 |
| New Jersey | $161K | +21% | 1,540 |
| California | $156K | +17% | 6,680 |
| Connecticut | $145K | +9% | 630 |
| District of Columbia | $142K | +7% | 210 |
| New Hampshire | $141K | +6% | 260 |
| Colorado | $140K | +5% | 850 |
| Virginia | $138K | +3% | 1,050 |
| Georgia | $132K | -1% | 1,480 |
| Minnesota | $132K | -1% | 760 |
| Illinois | $131K | -2% | 1,830 |
| Kansas | $130K | -2% | 230 |
| Alabama | $129K | -3% | 150 |
| Ohio | $128K | -3% | 990 |
| Idaho | $128K | -4% | 190 |
| Oregon | $127K | -5% | 510 |
| North Carolina | $126K | -5% | 2,020 |
| Arizona | $126K | -5% | 1,190 |
| Vermont | $125K | -6% | N/A |
| New Mexico | $124K | -7% | 180 |
| Texas | $124K | -7% | 6,190 |
| South Dakota | $124K | -7% | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $124K | -7% | 600 |
| Utah | $123K | -8% | 450 |
| Pennsylvania | $122K | -8% | 1,480 |
| Maryland | $122K | -8% | 1,250 |
| Tennessee | $121K | -9% | 840 |
| South Carolina | $119K | -10% | 610 |
| Michigan | $119K | -11% | 900 |
| Florida | $118K | -11% | 3,550 |
| Maine | $117K | -12% | 130 |
| Rhode Island | $117K | -12% | 100 |
| North Dakota | $114K | -14% | 50 |
| Hawaii | $113K | -15% | 160 |
| Kentucky | $113K | -15% | 460 |
| Missouri | $109K | -18% | 400 |
| Iowa | $108K | -19% | 290 |
| Louisiana | $108K | -19% | 330 |
| Nebraska | $106K | -21% | 440 |
| Alaska | $105K | -21% | 80 |
| Indiana | $105K | -21% | 690 |
| Oklahoma | $104K | -22% | 400 |
| Arkansas | $102K | -23% | 210 |
| Nevada | $99K | -25% | 620 |
| Montana | $99K | -26% | 70 |
| Mississippi | $88K | -34% | 200 |
Showing 1–10 of 48 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a training and development manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Rochester?
Yes — at the median salary of $133K, rent takes 19.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,573/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for training and development managers in Rochester?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new training and development managers typically earn — is $78K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,695/month. At HUD’s $1,573/month FMR, rent would take 34% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is training and development manager a high-paying job in Rochester?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $133K locally vs. $133K nationally, a 0% difference.
How does Rochester compare to the national average for training and development managers?
Rochester pays $133K median vs. the U.S. average of $133K — that’s +0%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 97.03), the purchasing-power equivalent is $137K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do training and development managers make in Rochester, NY?
The median is $133,060 a year, that works out to about $64 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $78,250, and experienced training and development managers can clear $217,180. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $133K enough to live in Rochester?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,897/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,573/month, which eats 19.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a training and development managers salary go in Rochester?
Rochester has a Regional Price Parity of 97.03 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median training and development managers salary is worth about $137,133 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do training and development managers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.