Training and Development Specialists Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $66,940 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.18
10th percentile $41,700
90th percentile $105,990
Employed locally 1,370
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,700
    25th
    $53,250
    50th (median)
    $66,940
    75th
    $84,820
    90th
    $105,990

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 90% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 10% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $78,720
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $71,300
    Syracuse, NY $65,010
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $63,360
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $63,250

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,390
    Project Management Specialists $100,550
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,620
    Human Resources Specialists $73,370
    Management Analysts $89,270
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $74,210

    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, NY is $32.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.45 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, NY is 1.7% 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 $41,700 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,250.