Training and Development Specialists Salary in Walla Walla, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Walla Walla, WA

Median annual salary $47,750 -27.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.96
10th percentile $35,750
90th percentile $84,870
Employed locally 40
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,750
    25th
    $42,210
    50th (median)
    $47,750
    75th
    $69,020
    90th
    $84,870

    Walla Walla economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,212 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 66% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 34% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $92,710
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $90,400
    Washington $82,910
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $82,360
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,330
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $79,990

    Related occupations in Walla Walla, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $94,310
    Accountants and Auditors $87,620
    Human Resources Specialists $73,440
    Management Analysts $98,550
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $75,790
    Project Management Specialists $81,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Walla Walla, WA is $22.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Walla Walla, WA is 27.5% 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 Walla Walla?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,750 per year in Walla Walla, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,210.