Training and Development Specialists Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $55,400 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.64
10th percentile $33,460
90th percentile $97,150
Employed locally 440
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,460
    25th
    $44,020
    50th (median)
    $55,400
    75th
    $74,340
    90th
    $97,150

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 94% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 6% 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
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $70,010
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $69,100
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $68,900
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $66,090
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $65,970
    Florida $65,010

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $50,650
    Accountants and Auditors $73,380
    Project Management Specialists $76,740
    Human Resources Specialists $60,110
    Management Analysts $73,210
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Gainesville, FL is $26.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Gainesville, FL is 15.9% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,460 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,020.