Training and Development Specialists Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $75,360 +14.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.23
10th percentile $47,600
90th percentile $128,670
Employed locally 320
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,600
    25th
    $60,460
    50th (median)
    $75,360
    75th
    $92,540
    90th
    $128,670

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 83% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 17% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $88,370
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,330
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $74,080
    Richmond, VA $73,290
    Lynchburg, VA $72,800

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,850
    Project Management Specialists $96,930
    Management Analysts $92,340
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,740
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $80,200
    Human Resources Specialists $77,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Charlottesville, VA is $36.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Charlottesville, VA is 14.4% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,600 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,460.