Training and Development Specialists Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $56,580 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.20
10th percentile $42,070
90th percentile $87,970
Employed locally 150
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,070
    25th
    $47,520
    50th (median)
    $56,580
    75th
    $73,370
    90th
    $87,970

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 18% 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
    Wichita, KS $73,000
    Fairbanks-College, AK $70,740
    Kansas City, MO-KS $66,530
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $65,950
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $65,380
    Jacksonville, FL $64,390

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,850
    Accountants and Auditors $75,520
    Human Resources Specialists $79,950
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,730
    Fundraisers $63,940
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Lawrence, KS is $27.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Lawrence, KS is 14.1% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,070 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,520.