Training and Development Specialists Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $67,060 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.24
10th percentile $50,490
90th percentile $99,950
Employed locally 120
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,490
    25th
    $57,590
    50th (median)
    $67,060
    75th
    $84,200
    90th
    $99,950

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 20% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $90,400
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $82,930
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,330
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $75,950
    Richmond, VA $73,290

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $73,430
    Human Resources Specialists $76,210
    Project Management Specialists $84,620
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,970
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,140
    Loan Officers $82,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Bismarck, ND is $32.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Bismarck, ND is 1.8% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,490 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,590.