Training and Development Specialists Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $53,560 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.75
10th percentile $42,970
90th percentile $99,120
Employed locally 620
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,970
    25th
    $50,160
    50th (median)
    $53,560
    75th
    $74,110
    90th
    $99,120

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 69% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 31% 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
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $84,910
    Lexington Park, MD $79,270
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,760
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $72,710
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $71,200
    Grants Pass, OR $69,870

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,700
    Human Resources Specialists $63,290
    Project Management Specialists $96,160
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,190
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $67,640
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $68,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Reading, PA is $25.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Reading, PA is 18.7% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,970 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,160.