Training and Development Specialists Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $61,550 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.59
10th percentile $36,340
90th percentile $98,850
Employed locally 160
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,340
    25th
    $45,300
    50th (median)
    $61,550
    75th
    $78,570
    90th
    $98,850

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 99% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 1% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $68,990
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $61,400
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $60,850
    Kentucky $58,650
    Elizabethtown, KY $58,200
    Rocky Mount, NC $57,610

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $66,660
    Human Resources Specialists $61,390
    Project Management Specialists $79,030
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $59,140
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $53,480
    Loan Officers $79,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Bowling Green, KY is $29.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Bowling Green, KY is 6.5% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,340 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,300.