Training and Development Specialists Salary in Durham, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Median annual salary $69,750 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.53
10th percentile $33,550
90th percentile $127,650
Employed locally 1,690
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,550
    25th
    $49,450
    50th (median)
    $69,750
    75th
    $95,910
    90th
    $127,650

    Durham economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,017 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 14% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,390
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $88,370
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $79,390
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $76,500
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $74,080
    Lynchburg, VA $72,800

    Related occupations in Durham, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,210
    Project Management Specialists $110,000
    Accountants and Auditors $83,990
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $92,110
    Human Resources Specialists $79,120
    Personal Financial Advisors $61,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Durham, NC is $33.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Durham, NC is 5.9% 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 Durham?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,550 per year in Durham, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,450.