Training and Development Specialists Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $73,420 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.30
10th percentile $51,510
90th percentile $107,450
Employed locally 880
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,510
    25th
    $68,650
    50th (median)
    $73,420
    75th
    $95,340
    90th
    $107,450

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 97% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 3% 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
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $87,130
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,090
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $84,830
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $82,930
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $82,300
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $82,140

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts $98,110
    Accountants and Auditors $81,140
    Project Management Specialists $97,330
    Compliance Officers $81,140
    Human Resources Specialists $74,750
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $67,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Salem, OR is $35.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Salem, OR is 11.5% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $51,510 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,650.