Training and Development Specialists Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $53,130 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.54
10th percentile $38,040
90th percentile $79,420
Employed locally 90
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,040
    25th
    $38,040
    50th (median)
    $53,130
    75th
    $62,820
    90th
    $79,420

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 90% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 10% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $88,370
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,330
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,820
    Decatur, AL $81,510
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $79,990

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $67,490
    Human Resources Specialists $61,320
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $52,860
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,380
    Loan Officers $70,000
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Auburn, AL is $25.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Auburn, AL is 19.3% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,040 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,040.