Training and Development Specialists pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for training and development specialists is $37.35 an hour ($77,690 a year). About 15,570 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($69,280). Virginia ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for training and development specialists in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.13 | $41,870 |
| 25% of workers | $27.66 | $57,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.35 | $77,690 |
| 75% of workers | $48.57 | $101,030 |
| 90% of workers | $62.59 | $130,180 |
Training and Development Specialists pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $77,450 | 340 |
| Richmond | $75,750 | 2,530 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $74,470 | 3,280 |
| Lynchburg | $72,580 | 250 |
| Roanoke | $66,670 | 430 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $63,970 | 190 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $63,130 | 120 |
| Winchester | $60,350 | 200 |
| Harrisonburg | $55,920 | 190 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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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