Training and Development Specialists Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $74,600 +13.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.86
10th percentile $36,600
90th percentile $103,850
Employed locally 390
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,600
    25th
    $50,480
    50th (median)
    $74,600
    75th
    $96,650
    90th
    $103,850

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $82,930
    Billings, MT $79,990
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $79,990
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $75,710
    Charlottesville, VA $75,360
    Huntsville, AL $74,660

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,140
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $73,110
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $70,410
    Human Resources Specialists $71,150
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,960
    Logisticians $75,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Peoria, IL is $35.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Peoria, IL is 13.3% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,600 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,480.