Training and Development Specialists salary
in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- Middle 50%
- $46,130–$87,360
- vs U.S. median
- -10%
- Metro rank
- #173 of 311
Training and Development Specialists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro earn a median of $62,630 a year, based on BLS estimates for 9,630 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% below the U.S. median of $69,280 and in line with the TX statewide median of $62,860. It ranks #173 of 311 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE9,630 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 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $71,010 |
| Midland, TX | $64,280 |
| Waco, TX | $64,040 |
| 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 Houston?
The BLS median is $62,630 a year (May 2025). Half of the 9,630 jobs pay between $46,130 and $87,360. The 10th percentile is $30,690 and the 90th is $121,980.
Is Houston a high-paying metro for Training and Development Specialists?
That is 10% below the U.S. median of $69,280 and in line with the TX statewide median of $62,860. It ranks #173 of 311 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Training and Development Specialists make an hour in Houston?
About $30.11 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $62,630 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $22.18–$42.00 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.