Training and Development Specialists salary
in Knoxville, TN
Training and Development Specialists in the Knoxville, TN metro earn a median of $61,960 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,140 jobs (May 2025). That is 11% below the U.S. median of $69,280 and 1% below the TN statewide median of $62,280. It ranks #189 of 311 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,140 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS PAY IN OTHER TN METROS
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TNmedian $66,130
- Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VAmedian $65,610
- Chattanooga, TN-GAmedian $64,740
- Memphis, TN-MS-ARmedian $62,250
- Clarksville, TN-KYmedian $58,480
- South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan areamedian $54,080
- East Tennessee nonmetropolitan areamedian $51,580
- West Tennessee nonmetropolitan areamedian $50,670
Questions
What is the average Training and Development Specialists salary in Knoxville?
The BLS median is $61,960 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,140 jobs pay between $48,490 and $91,580. The 10th percentile is $39,250 and the 90th is $102,910.
Is Knoxville a high-paying metro for Training and Development Specialists?
That is 11% below the U.S. median of $69,280 and 1% below the TN statewide median of $62,280. It ranks #189 of 311 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
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.