Training and Development Specialists salary
in Fort Wayne, IN
- Middle 50%
- $51,110–$83,690
- vs U.S. median
- -8%
- Metro rank
- #155 of 311
Training and Development Specialists in the Fort Wayne, IN metro earn a median of $63,440 a year, based on BLS estimates for 580 jobs (May 2025). That is 8% below the U.S. median of $69,280 and 4% above the IN statewide median of $61,050. It ranks #155 of 311 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE580 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Training and Development Specialists pay in other IN metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Evansville, IN | $73,030 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $65,000 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $59,050 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $57,990 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $56,390 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $51,980 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $51,330 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $49,960 |
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What is the average Training and Development Specialists salary in Fort Wayne?
The BLS median is $63,440 a year (May 2025). Half of the 580 jobs pay between $51,110 and $83,690. The 10th percentile is $41,900 and the 90th is $100,430.
Is Fort Wayne a high-paying metro for Training and Development Specialists?
That is 8% below the U.S. median of $69,280 and 4% above the IN statewide median of $61,050. It ranks #155 of 311 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Training and Development Specialists make an hour in Fort Wayne?
About $30.50 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $63,440 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $24.57–$40.24 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.