Training and Development Specialists pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for training and development specialists is $29.52 an hour ($61,390 a year). About 6,090 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($69,280). Kentucky ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for training and development specialists in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.61 | $38,700 |
| 25% of workers | $22.84 | $47,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.52 | $61,390 |
| 75% of workers | $37.35 | $77,680 |
| 90% of workers | $49.85 | $103,690 |
Training and Development Specialists pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $65,260 | 140 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $63,270 | 2,110 |
| Elizabethtown | $62,120 | 130 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $59,870 | 980 |
| Bowling Green | $59,050 | 170 |
| Owensboro | $56,150 | 90 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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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|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialists | $69,010 |
| Project Management Specialists | $81,700 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $61,480 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $74,690 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $65,240 |
| Management Analysts | $95,630 |
| Compliance Officers | $69,240 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $73,840 |
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