Training and Development Specialists Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $64,730 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.12
10th percentile $40,290
90th percentile $96,790
Employed locally 140
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,290
    25th
    $55,300
    50th (median)
    $64,730
    75th
    $79,970
    90th
    $96,790

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 91% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 9% 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
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $87,130
    District of Columbia $84,460
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $82,360
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,330
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $81,780
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $76,530

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,930
    Accountants and Auditors $76,250
    Project Management Specialists $83,870
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,440
    Human Resources Specialists $68,990
    Compliance Officers $75,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Ames, IA is $31.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Ames, IA is 1.7% 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 Ames?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,290 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,300.