Training and Development Specialists Salary in Dalton, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dalton, GA

Median annual salary $50,320 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.19
10th percentile $35,460
90th percentile $75,180
Employed locally 180
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,460
    25th
    $39,180
    50th (median)
    $50,320
    75th
    $61,220
    90th
    $75,180

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 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
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $75,950
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $65,100
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $65,060
    Morgantown, WV $64,090
    Michigan $63,520
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $63,360

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$63,100
    Accountants and Auditors$75,480
    Human Resources Specialists$55,120
    Project Management Specialists$78,390
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$64,720
    Management Analysts$79,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Dalton, GA is $24.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Dalton, GA is 23.6% 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 Dalton?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,460 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,180.