Training and Development Specialists Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $62,170 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.89
10th percentile $47,730
90th percentile $97,340
Employed locally 110
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,730
    25th
    $52,950
    50th (median)
    $62,170
    75th
    $80,610
    90th
    $97,340

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 18% 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
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $87,130
    District of Columbia $84,460
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $82,360
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,330
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $81,780
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $76,530

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $66,600
    Human Resources Specialists $61,570
    Logisticians $93,480
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,210
    Project Management Specialists $99,330
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $59,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Dubuque, IA is $29.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Dubuque, IA is 5.6% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,730 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,950.