Training and Development Specialists Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $69,200 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.27
10th percentile $45,030
90th percentile $107,520
Employed locally 130
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,030
    25th
    $50,630
    50th (median)
    $69,200
    75th
    $84,280
    90th
    $107,520

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 93% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 7% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,760
    Rochester, MN $74,060
    St. Cloud, MN $71,240
    Duluth, MN-WI $70,760
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $67,480
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $65,380

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,940
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,980
    Human Resources Specialists $71,460
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $72,540
    Project Management Specialists $78,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Mankato, MN is $33.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Mankato, MN is 5.1% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,030 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,630.