Training and Development Specialists Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $65,950 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.71
10th percentile $43,950
90th percentile $102,630
Employed locally 220
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,950
    25th
    $50,560
    50th (median)
    $65,950
    75th
    $81,000
    90th
    $102,630

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 102% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 2% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,530
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $88,370
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,330
    Charlottesville, VA $75,360
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $74,080
    Richmond, VA $73,290

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $67,490
    Project Management Specialists $87,250
    Human Resources Specialists $63,580
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,270
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,140
    Management Analysts $82,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Blacksburg, VA is $31.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Blacksburg, VA is 0.2% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,950 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,560.