Training and Development Specialists Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $78,720 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.85
10th percentile $37,420
90th percentile $136,100
Employed locally 21,340
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,420
    25th
    $53,990
    50th (median)
    $78,720
    75th
    $102,910
    90th
    $136,100

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 19% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,530
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $71,300
    Rochester, NY $66,940
    Syracuse, NY $65,010
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $63,360
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $63,250

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $105,100
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $97,360
    Project Management Specialists $121,680
    Management Analysts $110,950
    Human Resources Specialists $83,060
    Financial and Investment Analysts $128,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in New York, NY-NJ is $37.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in New York, NY-NJ is 19.5% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,420 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,990.