Training and Development Specialists pay in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median pay for training and development specialists is $25.81 an hour ($53,680 a year). About 2,820 people work in this job there.
That is 23% lower than the U.S. median ($69,280). Mississippi ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for training and development specialists in Mississippi
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.32 | $38,110 |
| 25% of workers | $21.93 | $45,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.81 | $53,680 |
| 75% of workers | $34.61 | $71,980 |
| 90% of workers | $46.35 | $96,400 |
Training and Development Specialists pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $62,670 | 230 |
| Hattiesburg | $51,980 | 100 |
| Jackson | $51,130 | 860 |
Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (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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|---|---|
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| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $71,850 |
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