Training and Development Specialists Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $62,840 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.21
10th percentile $38,840
90th percentile $102,670
Employed locally 390
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,840
    25th
    $46,390
    50th (median)
    $62,840
    75th
    $87,170
    90th
    $102,670

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $94,260
    Wyoming $83,450
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,760
    Monroe, MI $78,330
    Ann Arbor, MI $76,420
    Minnesota $75,980

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,990
    Human Resources Specialists $62,490
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,080
    Project Management Specialists $94,030
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,090
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $68,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Kalamazoo, MI is $30.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 4.6% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,840 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,390.