Training and Development Specialists pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for training and development specialists is $27.92 an hour ($58,070 a year). About 3,030 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($69,280). Louisiana ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for training and development specialists in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.87 | $39,240 |
| 25% of workers | $23.08 | $48,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.92 | $58,070 |
| 75% of workers | $37.10 | $77,160 |
| 90% of workers | $50.58 | $105,200 |
Training and Development Specialists pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | $80,550 | 120 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $62,350 | 790 |
| Hammond | $60,420 | 70 |
| Baton Rouge | $60,110 | 910 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $59,510 | 110 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $58,760 | 110 |
| Lafayette | $55,280 | 160 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $54,820 | 180 |
| Monroe | $51,100 | 100 |
| Alexandria | $46,810 | 120 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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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