Training and Development Specialists Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $51,850 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.93
10th percentile $31,100
90th percentile $95,950
Employed locally 240
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,100
    25th
    $40,650
    50th (median)
    $51,850
    75th
    $69,550
    90th
    $95,950

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 18% 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
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $75,950
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $65,100
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $65,060
    Morgantown, WV $64,090
    Michigan $63,520
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $63,360

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $57,400
    Accountants and Auditors $73,940
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,260
    Human Resources Specialists $54,240
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,350
    Project Management Specialists $77,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Athens, GA is $24.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Athens, GA is 21.3% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,100 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,650.