Training and Development Specialists Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $51,350 -22% vs national
Median hourly $24.69
10th percentile $29,050
90th percentile $81,580
Employed locally 150
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,050
    25th
    $34,860
    50th (median)
    $51,350
    75th
    $69,900
    90th
    $81,580

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 92% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 8% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $61,920
    Knoxville, TN $58,060
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $57,260
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $56,650
    Jackson, TN $55,730
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $51,580

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $63,940
    Human Resources Specialists $58,960
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $58,970
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $62,750
    Project Management Specialists $78,760
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Johnson City, TN is $24.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Johnson City, TN is 22% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $29,050 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,860.