Training and Development Specialists Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $54,330 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.12
10th percentile $22,740
90th percentile $101,950
Employed locally 1,350
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,740
    25th
    $32,360
    50th (median)
    $54,330
    75th
    $80,600
    90th
    $101,950

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 20% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $65,010
    Oklahoma City, OK $63,970
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $62,250
    Roanoke, VA $61,640
    Oklahoma $61,400
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $58,700

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$78,500
    Project Management Specialists$88,910
    Human Resources Specialists$59,430
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$69,270
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$64,880
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$65,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Tulsa, OK is $26.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Tulsa, OK is 17.5% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $22,740 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,360.