Training and Development Specialists Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $59,200 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.46
10th percentile $36,140
90th percentile $97,090
Employed locally 340
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,140
    25th
    $47,840
    50th (median)
    $59,200
    75th
    $76,270
    90th
    $97,090

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $90,400
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $82,930
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,760
    Madison, WI $77,430
    Wausau, WI $73,220
    Wichita, KS $73,000

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,150
    Human Resources Specialists $64,500
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,670
    Project Management Specialists $97,950
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $67,480
    Management Analysts $98,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Eau Claire, WI is $28.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Eau Claire, WI is 10.1% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,140 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,840.