Training and Development Specialists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $73,290 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.23
10th percentile $44,010
90th percentile $117,990
Employed locally 2,510
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,010
    25th
    $55,140
    50th (median)
    $73,290
    75th
    $93,240
    90th
    $117,990

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 87% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 13% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $88,370
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,330
    Charlottesville, VA $75,360
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $74,080
    Lynchburg, VA $72,800

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,620
    Management Analysts $93,950
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,170
    Project Management Specialists $100,540
    Human Resources Specialists $74,990
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $81,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Richmond, VA is $35.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Richmond, VA is 11.3% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,010 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,140.