Training and Development Specialists salary
in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Middle 50%
- $51,980–$96,130
- vs U.S. median
- +2%
- Metro rank
- #79 of 311
Training and Development Specialists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro earn a median of $71,010 a year, based on BLS estimates for 12,930 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% above the U.S. median of $69,280 and 13% above the TX statewide median of $62,860. It ranks #79 of 311 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE12,930 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Training and Development Specialists pay in other TX metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $78,310 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $71,710 |
| Midland, TX | $64,280 |
| Waco, TX | $64,040 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $62,630 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $62,130 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $57,870 |
| Longview, TX | $56,970 |
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Questions
What is the average Training and Development Specialists salary in Dallas?
The BLS median is $71,010 a year (May 2025). Half of the 12,930 jobs pay between $51,980 and $96,130. The 10th percentile is $41,960 and the 90th is $118,960.
Is Dallas a high-paying metro for Training and Development Specialists?
That is 2% above the U.S. median of $69,280 and 13% above the TX statewide median of $62,860. It ranks #79 of 311 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Training and Development Specialists make an hour in Dallas?
About $34.14 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $71,010 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $24.99–$46.22 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.