Training and Development Specialists salary
in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Middle 50%
- $49,320–$81,220
- vs U.S. median
- -9%
- Metro rank
- #161 of 311
Training and Development Specialists in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro earn a median of $63,270 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,110 jobs (May 2025). That is 9% below the U.S. median of $69,280 and 3% above the KY statewide median of $61,390. It ranks #161 of 311 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,110 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Training and Development Specialists pay in other KY metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $59,870 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $58,200 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $54,510 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $51,420 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $49,150 |
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Questions
What is the average Training and Development Specialists salary in Louisville/Jefferson County?
The BLS median is $63,270 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,110 jobs pay between $49,320 and $81,220. The 10th percentile is $40,930 and the 90th is $106,260.
Is Louisville/Jefferson County a high-paying metro for Training and Development Specialists?
That is 9% below the U.S. median of $69,280 and 3% above the KY statewide median of $61,390. It ranks #161 of 311 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Training and Development Specialists make an hour in Louisville/Jefferson County?
About $30.42 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $63,270 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $23.71–$39.05 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.