Training and Development Specialists Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $73,000 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.10
10th percentile $38,840
90th percentile $88,080
Employed locally 1,170
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,840
    25th
    $48,240
    50th (median)
    $73,000
    75th
    $87,540
    90th
    $88,080

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 106% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 6% above 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $70,740
    Kansas City, MO-KS $66,530
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $65,950
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $65,380
    Jacksonville, FL $64,390
    Jackson, MS $59,220

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,520
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $79,120
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,960
    Human Resources Specialists $64,480
    Management Analysts $81,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Wichita, KS is $35.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Wichita, KS is 10.9% above 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,840 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,240.