Training and Development Specialists salary
in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
- Middle 50%
- $38,700–$76,850
- vs U.S. median
- -24%
- Metro rank
- #271 of 311
Training and Development Specialists in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro earn a median of $52,370 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,070 jobs (May 2025). That is 24% below the U.S. median of $69,280 and in line with the AR statewide median of $52,290. It ranks #271 of 311 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,070 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 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $45,740 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $45,480 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $44,510 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $43,770 |
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Questions
What is the average Training and Development Specialists salary in Little Rock?
The BLS median is $52,370 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,070 jobs pay between $38,700 and $76,850. The 10th percentile is $30,270 and the 90th is $100,850.
Is Little Rock a high-paying metro for Training and Development Specialists?
That is 24% below the U.S. median of $69,280 and in line with the AR statewide median of $52,290. It ranks #271 of 311 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Training and Development Specialists make an hour in Little Rock?
About $25.18 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $52,370 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $18.61–$36.95 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.