Training and Development Specialists Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $52,700 -20% vs national
Median hourly $25.34
10th percentile $40,680
90th percentile $85,010
Employed locally 240
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,680
    25th
    $48,730
    50th (median)
    $52,700
    75th
    $62,990
    90th
    $85,010

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 73% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 27% 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
    Monroe, MI $78,330
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $76,530
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $75,950
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $75,250
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $73,500

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $56,330
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,700
    Compliance Officers $43,470
    Management Analysts $72,360
    Human Resources Specialists $59,160
    Project Management Specialists $80,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Jefferson City, MO is $25.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Jefferson City, MO is 20% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,680 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,730.