Training Specialist Salary in Washington, DC
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The median training specialist in the Washington area earns $82,400 a year ($39.62 an hour), 19% above the U.S. median ($69,280). Half of the 11,490 training specialists there earn between $53,360 and $110,560.
Median $82,400
10th: $39,92090th: $136,250
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,920 | $38,760 |
| 25th percentile | $53,360 | $50,110 |
| Median | $82,400 | $69,280 |
| 75th percentile | $110,560 | $95,050 |
| 90th percentile | $136,250 | $123,250 |
| Average | $87,350 | $75,550 |
| Jobs | 11,490 | 458,300 |
Washington, DC ranks 5th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for training specialist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($104,770).
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- San Jose, CA: $104,770
- San Francisco, CA: $95,050
- Seattle, WA: $89,550
- Boston, MA: $83,800
- New York, NY: $79,840
- Denver, CO: $79,000
- Hartford, CT: $78,940
- Minneapolis, MN: $78,430
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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.