Training and Development Specialists Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $62,870 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.23
10th percentile $41,690
90th percentile $101,080
Employed locally 1,120
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,690
    25th
    $56,510
    50th (median)
    $62,870
    75th
    $79,990
    90th
    $101,080

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Training and Development Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Casper, WY $99,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,530
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $94,260
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $92,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,390
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $90,400

    Nearby metros — Training and Development Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $75,710
    Cleveland, OH $69,480
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $68,990
    Columbus, OH $68,860
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $63,870
    Ohio $63,790

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,980
    Human Resources Specialists $65,590
    Project Management Specialists $98,380
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $61,840
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,840
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $60,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Training and Development Specialists make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Akron, OH is $30.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.64 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Training and Development Specialists salaries?

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Akron, OH is 4.5% below the national median of $65,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Training and Development Specialists in Akron?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,690 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,510.