Training and Development Specialists Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $82,140 +24.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.49
10th percentile $44,520
90th percentile $108,510
Employed locally 1,180
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,520
    25th
    $60,850
    50th (median)
    $82,140
    75th
    $89,130
    90th
    $108,510

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 100% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 0% above 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,390
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $75,950
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $71,300
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $69,250
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $68,370
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $66,990

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,190
    Project Management Specialists $94,280
    Accountants and Auditors $78,230
    Human Resources Specialists $68,070
    Management Analysts $97,090
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Charleston, SC is $39.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Charleston, SC is 24.7% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,520 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,850.