Training and Development Specialists salary
in Fort Smith, AR-OK
- Middle 50%
- $36,720–$61,920
- vs U.S. median
- -34%
- Metro rank
- #307 of 311
Training and Development Specialists in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro earn a median of $45,480 a year, based on BLS estimates for 220 jobs (May 2025). That is 34% below the U.S. median of $69,280 and 13% below the AR statewide median of $52,290. It ranks #307 of 311 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE220 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Training and Development Specialists pay in other AR metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $59,660 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $52,370 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $45,740 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $44,510 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $43,770 |
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What is the average Training and Development Specialists salary in Fort Smith?
The BLS median is $45,480 a year (May 2025). Half of the 220 jobs pay between $36,720 and $61,920. The 10th percentile is $28,510 and the 90th is $81,030.
Is Fort Smith a high-paying metro for Training and Development Specialists?
That is 34% below the U.S. median of $69,280 and 13% below the AR statewide median of $52,290. It ranks #307 of 311 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Training and Development Specialists make an hour in Fort Smith?
About $21.87 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $45,480 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $17.65–$29.77 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.