Training and Development Specialists Salary in Yakima, WA

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

Median annual salary $59,800 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.75
10th percentile $38,280
90th percentile $96,380
Employed locally 160
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,280
    25th
    $45,340
    50th (median)
    $59,800
    75th
    $78,270
    90th
    $96,380

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 12% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,040
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,850
    Human Resources Specialists $69,640
    Compliance Officers $75,400
    Project Management Specialists $92,210
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $70,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Yakima, WA is $28.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Yakima, WA is 9.2% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,280 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,340.