Training and Development Specialists pay in Kentucky
$66,370avg. a year
$31.91 an hour · 6,090 employed
Training and Development Specialists in Kentucky earn an average of $66,370 a year. That is $9,180 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $75,550. The best-paying metro area is Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN at $71,280.
$61,390Median pay
$31.91Average hourly
+20%Avg. pay since 2020
#45Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Kentucky metro areas
Average pay for training and development specialists by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
13,440 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$71,280
$34.27 an hour
2980 jobs
Lexington-Fayette, KY
$69,350
$33.34 an hour
32,110 jobs
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
$69,160
$33.25 an hour
4140 jobs
Paducah, KY-IL
$66,360
$31.91 an hour
5130 jobs
Elizabethtown, KY
$65,820
$31.65 an hour
6170 jobs
Bowling Green, KY
$63,840
$30.69 an hour
7350 jobs
Clarksville, TN-KY
$60,650
$29.16 an hour
8290 jobs
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
$60,600
$29.14 an hour
990 jobs
Owensboro, KY
$60,490
$29.08 an hour
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Training and Development Specialists pay in Kentucky, charted
Pay over time
Kentucky, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Kentucky training and development specialists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Kentucky vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $75,550 | $36.32 |
| Kentucky | $66,370 | $31.91 |
| Virginia | $82,680 | $39.75 |
| Illinois | $74,660 | $35.90 |
| Tennessee | $70,770 | $34.02 |
| West Virginia | $70,290 | $33.79 |
| Ohio | $69,600 | $33.46 |
Related jobs in Kentucky
Average pay, Kentucky, May 2025
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Questions and answers
How much do training and development specialists make in Kentucky?
The average is $66,370 a year, and the median is $61,390. That is $9,180 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $75,550.
What is the hourly wage in Kentucky?
$31.91 an hour on average; the median is $29.52.
Where in Kentucky do they earn the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN ($71,280), followed by Lexington-Fayette, KY ($69,350). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Owensboro, KY ($60,490).
How does Kentucky rank?
Kentucky ranks #45 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 13-1151. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national training and development specialists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.