Training and Development Specialists Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $60,670 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.17
10th percentile $38,160
90th percentile $106,280
Employed locally 1,050
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,160
    25th
    $48,130
    50th (median)
    $60,670
    75th
    $82,720
    90th
    $106,280

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 89% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 11% 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
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $83,160
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $66,360
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $65,720
    Flagstaff, AZ $63,120
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $62,840
    Yuma, AZ $54,320

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,750
    Project Management Specialists $84,980
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $86,230
    Human Resources Specialists $62,220
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,870
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $77,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Tucson, AZ is $29.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Tucson, AZ is 7.9% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,160 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,130.