Training and Development Specialists Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $53,470 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.71
10th percentile $27,990
90th percentile $86,260
Employed locally 1,070
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,990
    25th
    $36,870
    50th (median)
    $53,470
    75th
    $74,780
    90th
    $86,260

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,530
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $94,260
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $88,370
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $87,130
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,090
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $84,910

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $61,880
    Accountants and Auditors $63,160
    Project Management Specialists $73,720
    Management Analysts $76,040
    Human Resources Specialists $55,050
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Little Rock, AR is $25.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Little Rock, AR is 18.8% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $27,990 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,870.