Training and Development Specialists Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $50,060 -24% vs national
Median hourly $24.07
10th percentile $28,050
90th percentile $78,560
Employed locally 570
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,050
    25th
    $41,890
    50th (median)
    $50,060
    75th
    $64,550
    90th
    $78,560

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 83% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 17% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,390
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $88,370
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $79,390
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $76,500
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $74,080
    Lynchburg, VA $72,800

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,190
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,480
    Human Resources Specialists $61,480
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,160
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,130
    Project Management Specialists $92,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Hickory, NC is $24.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Hickory, NC is 24% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $28,050 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,890.