Training and Development Specialists Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $75,950 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.51
10th percentile $38,400
90th percentile $127,660
Employed locally 760
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,400
    25th
    $54,400
    50th (median)
    $75,950
    75th
    $101,250
    90th
    $127,660

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 114% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 14% above 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
    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
    Sheboygan, WI $63,320

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,550
    Accountants and Auditors $72,350
    Human Resources Specialists $63,550
    Management Analysts $89,860
    Project Management Specialists $100,950
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $58,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Augusta, GA-SC is $36.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 15.3% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,400 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,400.