Training and Development Specialists Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wheeling, WV-OH

Median annual salary $56,990 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.40
10th percentile $29,090
90th percentile $93,370
Employed locally 100
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,090
    25th
    $37,230
    50th (median)
    $56,990
    75th
    $76,780
    90th
    $93,370

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 97% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 3% 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
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $84,910
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,330
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $75,710
    Morgantown, WV $64,090
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $62,410
    Winchester, VA-WV $60,360

    Related occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $64,440
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,820
    Human Resources Specialists $61,640
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $51,410
    Project Management Specialists $83,280
    Compliance Officers $64,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Wheeling, WV-OH is $27.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 13.5% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $29,090 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,230.