Training Specialist Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median training specialist in the Richmond area earns $75,750 a year ($36.42 an hour), 9% above the U.S. median ($69,280) and 2% below the Virginia median ($77,690). Half of the 2,530 training specialists there earn between $57,420 and $97,140.
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,860 | $41,870 | $38,760 |
| 25th percentile | $57,420 | $57,530 | $50,110 |
| Median | $75,750 | $77,690 | $69,280 |
| 75th percentile | $97,140 | $101,030 | $95,050 |
| 90th percentile | $123,320 | $130,180 | $123,250 |
| Average | $79,200 | $82,680 | $75,550 |
| Jobs | 2,530 | 15,570 | 458,300 |
Richmond, VA ranks 14th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for training specialist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($104,770).
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- Virginia Beach, VA: $74,470
- 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
- Denver, CO: $79,000
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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.