Training and Development Specialists Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $65,290 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.39
10th percentile $42,400
90th percentile $102,060
Employed locally 990
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,400
    25th
    $49,320
    50th (median)
    $65,290
    75th
    $83,410
    90th
    $102,060

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 18% 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
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $84,910
    Lexington Park, MD $79,270
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,760
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $72,710
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $71,200
    Grants Pass, OR $69,870

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,640
    Management Analysts $78,820
    Human Resources Specialists $64,580
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,810
    Project Management Specialists $97,360
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Harrisburg, PA is $31.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Harrisburg, PA is 0.9% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,400 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,320.