Training and Development Specialists Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $47,750 -27.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.96
10th percentile $31,890
90th percentile $82,740
Employed locally 480
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,890
    25th
    $40,180
    50th (median)
    $47,750
    75th
    $62,620
    90th
    $82,740

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 77% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 23% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $67,130
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $65,430
    Killeen-Temple, TX $65,400
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,600
    Odessa, TX $62,640
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $61,740

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $71,760
    Project Management Specialists $76,570
    Human Resources Specialists $57,330
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,730
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $53,750
    Compliance Officers $58,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Lubbock, TX is $22.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Lubbock, TX is 27.5% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,890 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,180.