Training and Development Specialists Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $57,910 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.84
10th percentile $34,300
90th percentile $97,580
Employed locally 140
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,300
    25th
    $46,030
    50th (median)
    $57,910
    75th
    $79,490
    90th
    $97,580

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 19% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $92,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,390
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,090
    District of Columbia $84,460
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $82,300
    Connecticut $79,660

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75,230
    Accountants and Auditors$73,460
    Project Management Specialists$87,120
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$62,440
    Human Resources Specialists$62,890
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$58,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Grand Junction, CO is $27.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Grand Junction, CO is 12.1% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,300 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,030.