Training and Development Specialists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $65,430 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.46
10th percentile $34,740
90th percentile $121,760
Employed locally 5,380
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,740
    25th
    $49,650
    50th (median)
    $65,430
    75th
    $87,750
    90th
    $121,760

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 67% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 33% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $67,130
    Killeen-Temple, TX $65,400
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,600
    Odessa, TX $62,640
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $61,740
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $60,790

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists$99,350
    Accountants and Auditors$81,030
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$78,640
    Human Resources Specialists$74,510
    Management Analysts$102,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Austin, TX is $31.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Austin, TX is 0.6% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,740 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,650.