Training and Development Specialists salary
in St. Cloud, MN
- Middle 50%
- $53,900–$84,150
- vs U.S. median
- +4%
- Metro rank
- #67 of 311
Training and Development Specialists in the St. Cloud, MN metro earn a median of $72,160 a year, based on BLS estimates for 290 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% above the U.S. median of $69,280 and 6% below the MN statewide median of $76,710. It ranks #67 of 311 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE290 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Training and Development Specialists pay in other MN metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $78,430 |
| Rochester, MN | $76,030 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $74,640 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $68,290 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $66,390 |
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Questions
What is the average Training and Development Specialists salary in St. Cloud?
The BLS median is $72,160 a year (May 2025). Half of the 290 jobs pay between $53,900 and $84,150. The 10th percentile is $44,800 and the 90th is $112,220.
Is St. Cloud a high-paying metro for Training and Development Specialists?
That is 4% above the U.S. median of $69,280 and 6% below the MN statewide median of $76,710. It ranks #67 of 311 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Training and Development Specialists make an hour in St. Cloud?
About $34.69 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $72,160 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $25.91–$40.46 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.