Training and Development Specialists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $72,780 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.99
10th percentile $47,670
90th percentile $112,410
Employed locally 280
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,670
    25th
    $60,120
    50th (median)
    $72,780
    75th
    $88,400
    90th
    $112,410

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 76% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 24% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,390
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $74,080
    Fairbanks-College, AK $70,740
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $66,400
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $64,660
    Akron, OH $62,870

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $81,680
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $90,780
    Project Management Specialists $104,040
    Human Resources Specialists $72,350
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $78,710
    Compliance Officers $84,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Anchorage, AK is $34.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Anchorage, AK is 10.5% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,670 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,120.