Training and Development Specialists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $71,300 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.28
10th percentile $43,040
90th percentile $105,160
Employed locally 1,640
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,040
    25th
    $56,160
    50th (median)
    $71,300
    75th
    $88,060
    90th
    $105,160

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 83% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 17% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,530
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $78,720
    Rochester, NY $66,940
    Syracuse, NY $65,010
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $63,360
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $63,250

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $84,030
    Management Analysts $81,780
    Project Management Specialists $104,370
    Human Resources Specialists $75,020
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,690
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Albany, NY is $34.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Albany, NY is 8.3% above 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,040 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,160.