Training Specialist Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median training specialist in the Columbus area earns $72,390 a year ($34.80 an hour), 4% above the U.S. median ($69,280) and 12% above the Ohio median ($64,780). Half of the 4,350 training specialists there earn between $47,350 and $93,780.
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,250 | $33,450 | $38,760 |
| 25th percentile | $47,350 | $45,960 | $50,110 |
| Median | $72,390 | $64,780 | $69,280 |
| 75th percentile | $93,780 | $86,550 | $95,050 |
| 90th percentile | $124,740 | $108,030 | $123,250 |
| Average | $73,480 | $69,600 | $75,550 |
| Jobs | 4,350 | 17,690 | 458,300 |
Columbus, OH ranks 21st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for training specialist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($104,770).
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- Cleveland, OH: $70,060
- Cincinnati, OH: $68,390
- San Jose, CA: $104,770
- San Francisco, CA: $95,050
- Seattle, WA: $89,550
- Boston, MA: $83,800
- Washington, DC: $82,400
- New York, NY: $79,840
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.