Training and Development Specialists Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $63,980 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.76
10th percentile $35,810
90th percentile $100,500
Employed locally 350
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,810
    25th
    $54,380
    50th (median)
    $63,980
    75th
    $79,200
    90th
    $100,500

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $82,930
    Billings, MT $79,990
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $79,990
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $75,710
    Charlottesville, VA $75,360
    Huntsville, AL $74,660

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$64,620
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$64,270
    Human Resources Specialists$65,440
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$70,130
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$63,960
    Project Management Specialists$82,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Champaign, IL is $30.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Champaign, IL is 2.8% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,810 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,380.