Training and Development Specialists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $67,130 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.27
10th percentile $41,040
90th percentile $119,540
Employed locally 13,030
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,040
    25th
    $54,630
    50th (median)
    $67,130
    75th
    $93,500
    90th
    $119,540

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 77% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 23% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $65,430
    Killeen-Temple, TX $65,400
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,600
    Odessa, TX $62,640
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $61,740
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $60,790

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $94,530
    Accountants and Auditors $82,780
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $82,200
    Human Resources Specialists $64,720
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,000
    Management Analysts $99,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Dallas, TX is $32.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Dallas, TX is 1.9% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,040 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,630.