Training and Development Specialists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $67,140 +2% vs national
Median hourly $32.28
10th percentile $46,250
90th percentile $104,600
Employed locally 2,880
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,250
    25th
    $55,170
    50th (median)
    $67,140
    75th
    $85,660
    90th
    $104,600

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 12% 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
    Madison, WI $77,430
    Wausau, WI $73,220
    Wichita, KS $73,000

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$79,760
    Project Management Specialists$96,650
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$63,790
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$72,430
    Human Resources Specialists$67,180
    Management Analysts$105,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Milwaukee, WI is $32.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 2% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,250 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,170.