Training and Development Specialists pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for training and development specialists is $25.14 an hour ($52,290 a year). About 3,880 people work in this job there.
That is 25% lower than the U.S. median ($69,280). Arkansas ranks 51st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for training and development specialists in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.18 | $29,490 |
| 25% of workers | $18.42 | $38,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.14 | $52,290 |
| 75% of workers | $33.96 | $70,630 |
| 90% of workers | $46.61 | $96,950 |
Training and Development Specialists pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $59,660 | 890 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $52,370 | 1,070 |
| Fort Smith | $45,480 | 220 |
| Hot Springs | $44,880 | 100 |
| Jonesboro | $44,600 | 120 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for training and development specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 46,000 openings a year (BLS)
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