Training and Development Specialists salary
in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Middle 50%
- $59,130–$102,910
- vs U.S. median
- +11%
- Metro rank
- #35 of 311
Training and Development Specialists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro earn a median of $76,710 a year, based on BLS estimates for 7,980 jobs (May 2025). That is 11% above the U.S. median of $69,280 and 8% above the PA statewide median of $71,350. It ranks #35 of 311 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE7,980 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Training and Development Specialists pay in other PA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | $71,580 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $67,370 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $65,970 |
| Erie, PA | $63,380 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $63,380 |
| Lancaster, PA | $62,740 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $61,970 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $61,790 |
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Questions
What is the average Training and Development Specialists salary in Philadelphia?
The BLS median is $76,710 a year (May 2025). Half of the 7,980 jobs pay between $59,130 and $102,910. The 10th percentile is $39,680 and the 90th is $125,810.
Is Philadelphia a high-paying metro for Training and Development Specialists?
That is 11% above the U.S. median of $69,280 and 8% above the PA statewide median of $71,350. It ranks #35 of 311 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Training and Development Specialists make an hour in Philadelphia?
About $36.88 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $76,710 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $28.43–$49.48 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.