Training and Development Specialists pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for training and development specialists is $38.93 an hour ($80,980 a year). About 1,900 people work in this job there.
That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($69,280). District of Columbia ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for training and development specialists in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.54 | $38,570 |
| 25% of workers | $23.02 | $47,890 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.93 | $80,980 |
| 75% of workers | $53.71 | $111,720 |
| 90% of workers | $64.92 | $135,040 |
Training and Development Specialists pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $82,400 | 11,490 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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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