Training and Development Specialists pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for training and development specialists is $34.30 an hour ($71,350 a year). About 14,780 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($69,280). Pennsylvania ranks 19th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for training and development specialists in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.65 | $45,040 |
| 25% of workers | $26.53 | $55,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.30 | $71,350 |
| 75% of workers | $46.23 | $96,160 |
| 90% of workers | $56.86 | $118,270 |
Training and Development Specialists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $76,710 | 7,980 |
| State College | $75,070 | 140 |
| Pittsburgh | $71,580 | 2,390 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $67,370 | 1,000 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $65,970 | 800 |
| Gettysburg | $65,490 | 50 |
| Williamsport | $65,180 | 100 |
| Erie | $63,380 | 240 |
| Lancaster | $62,740 | 500 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $61,970 | 650 |
| Altoona | $61,420 | 90 |
| York-Hanover | $59,690 | 440 |
| Johnstown | $59,390 | 70 |
| Chambersburg | $55,940 | 150 |
| Lebanon | $55,040 | 120 |
| Reading | $54,190 | 660 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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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|---|---|
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