Training and Development Specialists Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $48,670 -26.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.40
10th percentile $35,090
90th percentile $91,890
Employed locally 200
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,090
    25th
    $46,430
    50th (median)
    $48,670
    75th
    $74,850
    90th
    $91,890

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 19% 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
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $87,130
    Wyoming $83,450
    Washington $82,910
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,330
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $81,780

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$77,130
    Human Resources Specialists$63,740
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$61,400
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$67,170
    Project Management Specialists$83,700
    Compliance Officers$62,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Lafayette, IN is $23.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Lafayette, IN is 26.1% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,090 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,430.