Training and Development Specialists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $69,480 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.40
10th percentile $40,100
90th percentile $107,380
Employed locally 2,690
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,100
    25th
    $51,830
    50th (median)
    $69,480
    75th
    $93,140
    90th
    $107,380

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 101% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 1% 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
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $75,710
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $68,990
    Columbus, OH $68,860
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $63,870
    Ohio $63,790
    Akron, OH $62,870

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $78,360
    Project Management Specialists $93,880
    Human Resources Specialists $64,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $70,160
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,770
    Management Analysts $80,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Cleveland, OH is $33.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Cleveland, OH is 5.5% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,100 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,830.