Training and Development Specialists salary
in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Middle 50%
- $53,710–$94,810
- vs U.S. median
- +3%
- Metro rank
- #77 of 311
Training and Development Specialists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro earn a median of $71,330 a year, based on BLS estimates for 10,280 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% above the U.S. median of $69,280 and 6% above the GA statewide median of $67,320. It ranks #77 of 311 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE10,280 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Training and Development Specialists pay in other GA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $78,610 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $64,950 |
| Savannah, GA | $64,240 |
| Gainesville, GA | $63,130 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $59,530 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $58,310 |
| Dalton, GA | $58,230 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $57,610 |
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Questions
What is the average Training and Development Specialists salary in Atlanta?
The BLS median is $71,330 a year (May 2025). Half of the 10,280 jobs pay between $53,710 and $94,810. The 10th percentile is $41,710 and the 90th is $125,090.
Is Atlanta a high-paying metro for Training and Development Specialists?
That is 3% above the U.S. median of $69,280 and 6% above the GA statewide median of $67,320. It ranks #77 of 311 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Training and Development Specialists make an hour in Atlanta?
About $34.29 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $71,330 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $25.82–$45.58 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.