Training and Development Specialists Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $57,230 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.52
10th percentile $31,180
90th percentile $105,890
Employed locally 830
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,180
    25th
    $38,580
    50th (median)
    $57,230
    75th
    $80,250
    90th
    $105,890

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 73% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 27% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,530
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $94,260
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $88,370
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $87,130
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,090
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $84,910

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $80,680
    Project Management Specialists $83,300
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,320
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $99,200
    Accountants and Auditors $76,110
    Human Resources Specialists $57,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Fayetteville, AR is $27.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Fayetteville, AR is 13.1% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,180 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,580.