Training and Development Specialists salary
in Topeka, KS
- Middle 50%
- $52,070–$70,800
- vs U.S. median
- -7%
- Metro rank
- #137 of 311
Training and Development Specialists in the Topeka, KS metro earn a median of $64,470 a year, based on BLS estimates for 530 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% below the U.S. median of $69,280 and 4% above the KS statewide median of $62,010. It ranks #137 of 311 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE530 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Training and Development Specialists pay in other KS metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | $67,930 |
| Lawrence, KS | $64,770 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $48,830 |
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What is the average Training and Development Specialists salary in Topeka?
The BLS median is $64,470 a year (May 2025). Half of the 530 jobs pay between $52,070 and $70,800. The 10th percentile is $46,160 and the 90th is $85,850.
Is Topeka a high-paying metro for Training and Development Specialists?
That is 7% below the U.S. median of $69,280 and 4% above the KS statewide median of $62,010. It ranks #137 of 311 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Training and Development Specialists make an hour in Topeka?
About $31.00 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $64,470 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $25.03–$34.04 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.