Training and Development Specialists salary
in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $41,050–$71,820
- vs U.S. median
- -26%
- Metro rank
- #281 of 311
Training and Development Specialists in the East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $51,580 a year, based on BLS estimates for 340 jobs (May 2025). That is 26% below the U.S. median of $69,280 and 17% below the TN statewide median of $62,280. It ranks #281 of 311 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE340 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Training and Development Specialists pay in other TN metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $66,130 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $65,610 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $64,740 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $62,250 |
| Knoxville, TN | $61,960 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $58,480 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $54,080 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $50,670 |
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Questions
What is the average Training and Development Specialists salary in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $51,580 a year (May 2025). Half of the 340 jobs pay between $41,050 and $71,820. The 10th percentile is $36,540 and the 90th is $128,320.
Is East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Training and Development Specialists?
That is 26% below the U.S. median of $69,280 and 17% below the TN statewide median of $62,280. It ranks #281 of 311 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Training and Development Specialists make an hour in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area?
About $24.80 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $51,580 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $19.74–$34.53 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.