Training and Development Specialists Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $70,910 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.09
10th percentile $44,190
90th percentile $107,550
Employed locally 340
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,190
    25th
    $51,850
    50th (median)
    $70,910
    75th
    $82,960
    90th
    $107,550

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 92% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 8% 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
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $87,130
    District of Columbia $84,460
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $82,360
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,330
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $81,780
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $76,530

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,770
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,390
    Project Management Specialists $83,410
    Human Resources Specialists $61,460
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,990
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Cedar Rapids, IA is $34.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 7.7% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,190 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,850.