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Training and Development Specialists salary
in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Training and Development Specialists in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro earn a median of $74,610 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,580 jobs (May 2025). That is 8% above the U.S. median of $69,280 and 13% above the IA statewide median of $66,110. It ranks #52 of 311 metros with published figures for this job.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS · DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$43,580P25$57,610MEDIAN$74,610P75$97,740P90$126,890
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$38,760P25$50,110MEDIAN$69,280P75$95,050P90$123,250
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What is the average Training and Development Specialists salary in Des Moines?

The BLS median is $74,610 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,580 jobs pay between $57,610 and $97,740. The 10th percentile is $43,580 and the 90th is $126,890.

Is Des Moines a high-paying metro for Training and Development Specialists?

That is 8% above the U.S. median of $69,280 and 13% above the IA statewide median of $66,110. It ranks #52 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.