Training and Development Specialists Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $63,360 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.46
10th percentile $34,930
90th percentile $102,390
Employed locally 1,620
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,930
    25th
    $49,720
    50th (median)
    $63,360
    75th
    $80,640
    90th
    $102,390

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 90% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 10% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,530
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $78,720
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $71,300
    Rochester, NY $66,940
    Syracuse, NY $65,010
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $63,250

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,240
    Project Management Specialists $100,550
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,370
    Human Resources Specialists $70,640
    Management Analysts $84,020
    Compliance Officers $82,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Buffalo, NY is $30.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Buffalo, NY is 3.8% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,930 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,720.