Training and Development Specialists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $82,360 +25.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.60
10th percentile $46,560
90th percentile $110,620
Employed locally 420
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,560
    25th
    $65,440
    50th (median)
    $82,360
    75th
    $96,710
    90th
    $110,620

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $92,710
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $90,400
    Washington $82,910
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,330
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $79,990
    Delaware $79,320

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts $86,200
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,460
    Human Resources Specialists $84,180
    Accountants and Auditors $90,140
    Compliance Officers $82,050
    Financial and Investment Analysts $67,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Olympia, WA is $39.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Olympia, WA is 25.1% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,560 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,440.