Training and Development Specialists Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $59,430 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.57
10th percentile $34,320
90th percentile $102,590
Employed locally 2,940
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,320
    25th
    $44,950
    50th (median)
    $59,430
    75th
    $77,010
    90th
    $102,590

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 76% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 24% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,390
    Monroe, MI $78,330
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $76,530
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $75,950
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $75,250
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $73,500

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,770
    Project Management Specialists $93,760
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $89,040
    Human Resources Specialists $65,180
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $67,210
    Management Analysts $102,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Training and Development Specialists make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in St. Louis, MO-IL is $28.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.65 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Training and Development Specialists salaries?

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 9.7% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,320 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,950.