Training and Development Specialists Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $62,670 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.13
10th percentile $35,870
90th percentile $98,900
Employed locally 140
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,870
    25th
    $45,660
    50th (median)
    $62,670
    75th
    $78,300
    90th
    $98,900

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 14% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $78,720
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $71,300
    Rochester, NY $66,940
    Syracuse, NY $65,010
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $63,360

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$79,060
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$73,540
    Project Management Specialists$92,810
    Human Resources Specialists$74,210
    Fundraisers$77,900
    Management Analysts$79,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Ithaca, NY is $30.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Ithaca, NY is 4.8% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,870 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,660.