Training and Development Specialists Salary in Sumter, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sumter, SC

Median annual salary $61,760 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.69
10th percentile $37,270
90th percentile $108,680
Employed locally 60
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,270
    25th
    $46,390
    50th (median)
    $61,760
    75th
    $76,940
    90th
    $108,680

    Sumter economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,990 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 110% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 10% above 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
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $82,140
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $75,950
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $71,300
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $69,250
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $68,370

    Related occupations in Sumter, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $85,580
    Human Resources Specialists $66,070
    Accountants and Auditors $72,550
    Management Analysts $94,040
    Project Management Specialists $86,300
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $76,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Sumter, SC is $29.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Sumter, SC is 6.2% 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 Sumter?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,270 per year in Sumter, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,390.