Training and Development Specialists Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $65,550 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.52
10th percentile $39,340
90th percentile $114,530
Employed locally 530
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,340
    25th
    $51,940
    50th (median)
    $65,550
    75th
    $83,020
    90th
    $114,530

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 105% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 5% above 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,390
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $90,400
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $88,370
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $83,160
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $82,360

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,650
    Accountants and Auditors $75,780
    Project Management Specialists $82,400
    Human Resources Specialists $66,300
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,300
    Management Analysts $97,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in New Orleans, LA is $31.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in New Orleans, LA is 0.5% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,340 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,940.