Training and Development Specialists Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $54,910 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.40
10th percentile $35,840
90th percentile $81,120
Employed locally 220
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,840
    25th
    $43,660
    50th (median)
    $54,910
    75th
    $69,840
    90th
    $81,120

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 95% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 5% 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
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $84,910
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,330
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $75,710
    Morgantown, WV $64,090
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $62,410
    Winchester, VA-WV $60,360

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $67,600
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $61,720
    Human Resources Specialists $56,820
    Compliance Officers $63,270
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $64,170
    Project Management Specialists $89,760

    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, WV is $26.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.50 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, WV is 16.6% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,840 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,660.