Training and Development Specialists Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $59,690 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.70
10th percentile $47,210
90th percentile $84,390
Employed locally 200
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,210
    25th
    $50,000
    50th (median)
    $59,690
    75th
    $76,840
    90th
    $84,390

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 77% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 23% 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $94,260
    Wyoming $83,450
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,760
    Monroe, MI $78,330
    Ann Arbor, MI $76,420
    Minnesota $75,980

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$69,330
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$57,840
    Human Resources Specialists$62,700
    Project Management Specialists$81,730
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$62,520
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$60,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Traverse City, MI is $28.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Traverse City, MI is 9.4% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,210 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,000.