Training and Development Specialists Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $74,660 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.89
10th percentile $40,830
90th percentile $126,050
Employed locally 530
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,830
    25th
    $51,460
    50th (median)
    $74,660
    75th
    $96,400
    90th
    $126,050

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 89% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 11% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,530
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $88,370
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,330
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,820
    Decatur, AL $81,510
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $79,990

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $120,910
    Accountants and Auditors $77,280
    Logisticians $110,550
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $93,430
    Management Analysts $118,270
    Human Resources Specialists $74,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Huntsville, AL is $35.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Huntsville, AL is 13.4% above 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,830 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,460.