Training and Development Specialists Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $56,550 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.19
10th percentile $39,760
90th percentile $94,450
Employed locally 330
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,760
    25th
    $49,440
    50th (median)
    $56,550
    75th
    $74,630
    90th
    $94,450

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 83% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 17% 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
    Wichita, KS $73,000
    Fairbanks-College, AK $70,740
    Kansas City, MO-KS $66,530
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $65,950
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $65,380
    Jacksonville, FL $64,390

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $72,260
    Management Analysts $64,800
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,660
    Human Resources Specialists $72,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,740
    Project Management Specialists $96,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Topeka, KS is $27.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Topeka, KS is 14.1% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,760 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,440.