Training and Development Specialists Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $74,060 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.61
10th percentile $60,210
90th percentile $121,450
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,210
    25th
    $60,920
    50th (median)
    $74,060
    75th
    $97,740
    90th
    $121,450

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 83% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 17% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,760
    St. Cloud, MN $71,240
    Duluth, MN-WI $70,760
    Mankato, MN $69,200
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $67,480
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $65,380

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $81,610
    Management Analysts $105,530
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,810
    Human Resources Specialists $83,130
    Project Management Specialists $103,520
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Rochester, MN is $35.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Rochester, MN is 12.5% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $60,210 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,920.