Training and Development Specialists Salary in Southwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,230 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.36
10th percentile $46,330
90th percentile $97,390
Employed locally 200
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,330
    25th
    $57,180
    50th (median)
    $65,230
    75th
    $79,150
    90th
    $97,390

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $71,840
    Human Resources Specialists $69,850
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,970
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $69,000
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,740
    Loan Officers $78,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Southwest Minnesota is $31.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Southwest Minnesota is 0.9% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,330 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,180.