Training and Development Specialists Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $77,430 +17.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.23
10th percentile $50,010
90th percentile $109,700
Employed locally 1,570
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,010
    25th
    $61,820
    50th (median)
    $77,430
    75th
    $87,360
    90th
    $109,700

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $90,400
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $82,930
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,760
    Wausau, WI $73,220
    Wichita, KS $73,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $72,710

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,490
    Project Management Specialists $92,170
    Management Analysts $97,680
    Human Resources Specialists $75,250
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,810
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Madison, WI is $37.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Madison, WI is 17.6% above 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,010 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,820.