Training and Development Specialists Salary in Oklahoma: $68,500 Average

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Average base salary, Oklahoma

$68,500 / year

≈ $5,700 per month · $32.93 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Oklahoma · median $63,000

25th percentile
$45,500Average
$68,50075th percentile
$86,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Training and Development Specialists salary by state

Alabama$73,500

Alaska$89,000

Arizona$77,500

Arkansas$60,500

California$87,000

Colorado$80,500

Connecticut$89,500

Delaware$93,000

District of Columbia$89,000

Florida$77,500

Georgia$77,000

Hawaii$74,500

Idaho$67,000

Illinois$77,500

Indiana$69,500

Iowa$75,500

Kansas$70,500

Kentucky$68,500

Louisiana$68,500

Maine$76,500

Maryland$81,500

Massachusetts$89,000

Michigan$73,000

Minnesota$85,000

Mississippi$64,000

Missouri$65,000

Montana$69,000

Nebraska$74,000

Nevada$69,000

New Hampshire$83,500

New Jersey$84,000

New Mexico$72,500

New York$85,500

North Carolina$74,500

North Dakota$72,500

Ohio$72,000

Oklahoma$68,500

Oregon$85,500

Pennsylvania$80,000

Rhode Island$91,000

South Carolina$73,500

South Dakota$68,000

Tennessee$73,000

Texas$72,500

Utah$71,000

Vermont$87,000

Virginia$85,500

Washington$92,500

West Virginia$73,000

Wisconsin$76,500

Wyoming$79,500

About this role

Training and Development Specialists is a professional role in the Business and Financial Operations job family, focused on Training and Development Specialists work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Training and Development Specialistss do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.
Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual, to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts.
Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.

Top skills: Speaking Instructing Learning Strategies Social Perceptiveness Active Listening Writing

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Training and Development Specialists salary by industry

Health Care and Social Assistance

55,590 workers

$77,000

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

54,120 workers

$93,000

Educational Services

47,360 workers

$83,500

Accommodation and Food Services

35,550 workers

$41,500

Finance and Insurance

34,460 workers

$86,500

Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing

32,690 workers

$77,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

31,970 workers

$72,000

Sectors 48 and 49 – Transportation and Warehousing

28,430 workers

$68,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Training and Development Specialists pays 18% below the average across 32 roles in the Business and Financial Operations job family (family average $95,000).

Similar-paying roles in Business and Financial Operations

Property Appraisers and Assessors$78,500

Fundraiser$80,000

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$81,500

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$83,500

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$73,000

Human Resources Specialist$85,000

Buyers and Purchasing Agents$86,500

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$87,500

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$69,000

Cost Estimator$88,500

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Training and Development Specialists make?

The average base salary for a Training and Development Specialists in the United States is $78,000 per year, or about $37.50 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $52,000 and $98,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Business and Financial Operations roles?

The Business and Financial Operations job family averages $95,000 across 32 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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