Training and Development Specialists Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $59,480 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.60
10th percentile $35,100
90th percentile $99,500
Employed locally 230
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,100
    25th
    $46,340
    50th (median)
    $59,480
    75th
    $76,530
    90th
    $99,500

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 91% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 9% 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $94,260
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $87,130
    Wyoming $83,450
    Washington $82,910
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,330
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $81,780

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$79,400
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$75,500
    Human Resources Specialists$61,840
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$64,320
    Project Management Specialists$86,600
    Cost Estimators$70,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Elkhart, IN is $28.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Elkhart, IN is 9.7% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,100 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,340.