Training and Development Specialists salary
in Kennewick-Richland, WA
- Middle 50%
- $60,560–$129,540
- vs U.S. median
- +42%
- Metro rank
- #2 of 311
Training and Development Specialists in the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro earn a median of $98,280 a year, based on BLS estimates for 330 jobs (May 2025). That is 42% above the U.S. median of $69,280 and 20% above the WA statewide median of $81,860. It ranks #2 of 311 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE330 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Training and Development Specialists pay in other WA metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $89,550 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $84,500 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $63,400 |
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What is the average Training and Development Specialists salary in Kennewick?
The BLS median is $98,280 a year (May 2025). Half of the 330 jobs pay between $60,560 and $129,540. The 10th percentile is $50,830 and the 90th is $161,740.
Is Kennewick a high-paying metro for Training and Development Specialists?
That is 42% above the U.S. median of $69,280 and 20% above the WA statewide median of $81,860. It ranks #2 of 311 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Training and Development Specialists make an hour in Kennewick?
About $47.25 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $98,280 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $29.12–$62.28 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.