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Training specialist salary

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Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.

Average training specialist salary

$77,231

$37.13 hourly rate

Entry-level training specialist salary
$53,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Training Specialist Salary

The average salary for a Training Specialist is approximately $77,231 per year. This figure can vary significantly based on experience and geographical location. For instance, entry-level positions may start around $50,000, while experienced specialists can earn upwards of $100,000 annually. Factors influencing salary include industry, education level, and specific job responsibilities.

Where Can Training Specialists Earn More?

States like California, New York, and Texas typically offer higher salaries due to the demand for skilled professionals in these regions. In addition, sectors such as technology and healthcare provide competitive compensation packages. It's essential for prospective candidates to research and consider these factors when evaluating job opportunities.

Salary Estimates from Across the Web

According to various salary aggregators, Training Specialists' earnings generally align with these estimates, confirming the average salary range. For detailed insights, explore salary data by state and experience level to understand the landscape of this profession better.

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Columbus, OH$71,396
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Training specialist salaries by experience level

Training specialist salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a training specialist typically falls between $60,279 and $133,612.
zippia
$77,231yearly
glassdoor[1]
$72,688yearly
indeed[2]
$61,123yearly
comparably[3]
$79,135yearly
Salary.com[4]
$133,612yearly
ZipRecruiter[5]
$70,750yearly
payscale[6]
$60,279yearly

Average training specialist salary by state

The average training specialist salary in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Washington are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average training specialist salary states are Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Kansas.

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Highest paying states for training specialists

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Virginia$83,855$40.31
2Vermont$82,483$39.66
3Kentucky$73,791$35.48
4Massachusetts$92,346$44.40
5New Jersey$96,245$46.27
6District of Columbia$84,373$40.56
7Alabama$75,089$36.10
8Washington$91,064$43.78
9Georgia$76,385$36.72
10Nebraska$72,357$34.79
11Texas$73,560$35.37
12Maine$72,476$34.84
13Delaware$74,428$35.78
14Oregon$80,099$38.51
15Connecticut$82,621$39.72
16North Dakota$71,339$34.30
17Louisiana$69,616$33.47
18New Hampshire$72,298$34.76
19Michigan$71,844$34.54
20Rhode Island$74,684$35.91
21Minnesota$74,293$35.72
22California$86,492$41.58
23New York$81,394$39.13
24Pennsylvania$72,991$35.09
25West Virginia$66,624$32.03
26North Carolina$69,640$33.48
27Missouri$71,165$34.21
28Nevada$72,297$34.76
29Indiana$69,246$33.29
30Maryland$73,701$35.43
31Wyoming$66,633$32.04
32Illinois$72,921$35.06
33Mississippi$63,015$30.30
34Montana$65,446$31.46
35Iowa$61,593$29.61
36Wisconsin$66,792$32.11
37Oklahoma$59,575$28.64
38Tennessee$62,520$30.06
39Idaho$64,227$30.88
40Arizona$64,390$30.96
41Colorado$68,314$32.84
42New Mexico$62,876$30.23
43Arkansas$56,739$27.28
44South Carolina$64,349$30.94
45Florida$63,027$30.30
46Ohio$62,593$30.09
47Hawaii$59,830$28.76
48Utah$51,903$24.95
49Kansas$58,856$28.30
50Alaska$54,590$26.25
51South Dakota$59,260$28.49

Highest paying cities for training specialists

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Dallas, TX$71,396$34.33

Training specialist salary details

A training specialist's salary ranges from $53,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $110,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average training specialist salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a training specialist's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$110,000$9,167$53
75th Percentile$93,000$7,750$45
Average$77,231$6,436$37
25th Percentile$63,000$5,250$30
10th Percentile$53,000$4,417$25

Highest paying training specialist jobs

The highest paying types of training specialists are senior technician specialist, senior training specialist, and epic credentialed trainer.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Epic Credentialed Trainer$75,929$6,327$36.5041,467
Technical Trainer$59,991$4,999$28.84107,486
Corporate Trainer$58,803$4,900$28.2752,090
Trainer Lead$72,175$6,015$34.7043,216
Training Officer$48,619$4,052$23.3784,851
Training Manager$73,453$6,121$35.31121,521

How would you rate the starting salaries for training specialists, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Rowan University

Educators are not paid nearly enough. However, working in a state with strong teachers' unions helps to ensure a starting salary that recent graduates can live off of and growth opportunities, albeit modest, over their careers.

Top companies hiring training specialists now:

  1. AT&T jobs (52)
  2. T-Mobile jobs (45)
  3. SAIC jobs (65)
  4. Apple jobs (40)
  5. DXC Technology jobs (107)

Which companies pay training specialists the most?

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1CoreLogic$83,044$39.92
2Honeywell$68,770$33.06
3PSCU Financial Services Inc$59,637$28.67

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$78,000$77,000$76,000$75,000$74,000$73,000
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Training Specialist salary by industry

The average training specialist salary varies across industries:

  • The average training specialist salary in the technology industry is $76,281, the highest of any industry.
  • The average training specialist salary in the finance industry is $74,386.
  • Training specialists in the government industry earn an average salary of $50,195, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for training specialists

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Technology$76,281$36.67
2Manufacturing$74,386$35.76
3Finance$71,660$34.45
4Health Care$68,693$33.03
5Professional$61,146$29.40
6Hospitality$60,779$29.22
7Government$50,195$24.13

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Training specialist salary trends

The average training specialist salary has risen by $9,299 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average training specialist earned $67,932 annually, but today, they earn $77,231 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for training specialists over the last decade.

Compare training specialist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average training specialist salary over time

Compare training specialist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Training specialist salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$77,200$37.13+2.4%
2024$75,400$36.25+0.6%
2023$75,000$36.05+0.8%
2022$74,300$35.74+2.2%
2021$72,700$34.95+1.4%

Recently added training specialist salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Evoke ConsultingTraining ProfessionalParker, SC02/28/2025$60,000
Evoke ConsultingTraining ProfessionalAiken, SC10/30/2024$60,000
Siemens CorporationTraining Professional for ManufacturingRoebuck, SC10/16/2024$58,500

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