Training and Development Specialists Salary in Jacksonville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, NC

Median annual salary $30,650 -53.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.74
10th percentile $26,730
90th percentile $85,420
Employed locally 260
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,730
    25th
    $27,660
    50th (median)
    $30,650
    75th
    $58,760
    90th
    $85,420

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,568 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 47% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 53% 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 Jacksonville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,940
    Accountants and Auditors $65,990
    Human Resources Specialists $70,190
    Project Management Specialists $83,310
    Management Analysts $89,460
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $58,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Jacksonville, NC is $14.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Jacksonville, NC is 53.5% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $26,730 per year in Jacksonville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,660.