Training and Development Specialists Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $77,670 +17.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.34
10th percentile $41,530
90th percentile $138,970
Employed locally 580
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,530
    25th
    $56,720
    50th (median)
    $77,670
    75th
    $106,030
    90th
    $138,970

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 76% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 24% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $92,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,390
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,090
    District of Columbia $84,460
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $82,300
    Connecticut $79,660

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $95,470
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $92,570
    Project Management Specialists $125,960
    Accountants and Auditors $94,450
    Human Resources Specialists $85,200
    Management Analysts $106,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Boulder, CO is $37.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Boulder, CO is 17.9% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,530 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,720.