Training and Development Specialists Salary in Gainesville, GA

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

Median annual salary $56,690 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.26
10th percentile $33,760
90th percentile $80,400
Employed locally 310
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,760
    25th
    $43,150
    50th (median)
    $56,690
    75th
    $67,700
    90th
    $80,400

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 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
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $75,950
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $65,100
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $65,060
    Morgantown, WV $64,090
    Michigan $63,520
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $63,360

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $70,560
    Accountants and Auditors $74,610
    Human Resources Specialists $60,890
    Project Management Specialists $83,620
    Logisticians $46,540
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,650

    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, GA is $27.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.65 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, GA is 13.9% 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 $33,760 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,150.