Training and Development Specialists pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for training and development specialists is $29.81 an hour ($62,010 a year). About 5,150 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($69,280). Kansas ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for training and development specialists in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.02 | $41,640 |
| 25% of workers | $23.38 | $48,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.81 | $62,010 |
| 75% of workers | $38.77 | $80,630 |
| 90% of workers | $51.88 | $107,900 |
Training and Development Specialists pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $67,930 | 1,040 |
| Lawrence | $64,770 | 220 |
| Topeka | $64,470 | 530 |
| Manhattan | $55,830 | 190 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (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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