Training and Development Specialists Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $64,260 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.89
10th percentile $44,970
90th percentile $101,090
Employed locally 1,450
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,970
    25th
    $52,140
    50th (median)
    $64,260
    75th
    $82,370
    90th
    $101,090

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 77% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 23% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $88,370
    Cheyenne, WY $83,450
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $82,930
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $82,300
    Connecticut $79,660

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,610
    Human Resources Specialists $59,350
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,450
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $65,400
    Project Management Specialists $79,860
    Management Analysts $85,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Omaha, NE-IA is $30.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 2.4% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,970 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,140.