Training and Development Specialists Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $35,680 -45.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.15
10th percentile $32,310
90th percentile $81,120
Employed locally 170
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,310
    25th
    $33,480
    50th (median)
    $35,680
    75th
    $53,830
    90th
    $81,120

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 57% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 43% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $82,930
    Billings, MT $79,990
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $79,990
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $75,710
    Charlottesville, VA $75,360
    Huntsville, AL $74,660

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$101,950
    Accountants and Auditors$78,240
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$67,490
    Human Resources Specialists$62,820
    Logisticians$78,090
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$56,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Decatur, IL is $17.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Decatur, IL is 45.8% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $32,310 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,480.