Indiana · SOC 13-1151

Training and Development Specialists in Indiana

State salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025)

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Geography used: wage and employment figures are BLS state estimates for Indiana; the comparison figure is the United States national estimate.

Median Salary

$61,050

per year in this state

12% below

National Median

$69,280

per year nationally

Hourly Rate

$29.35/hr

median hourly

Employment

8,450

jobs in IN

Salary Range in Indiana

Annual Salary Distribution

10th$39,060
25th$48,490
Median$61,050
75th$80,120
90th$101,520

What This Means for Training and Development Specialists in Indiana

According to BLS OEWS state estimates, Indiana ranks #44 of 54 states and territories for Training and Development Specialists pay, the bottom 20% nationally. Training and Development Specialists working in Indiana earn a median salary of $61,050, which is 12% below the national median of $69,280. OEWS reports the difference but does not identify its cause. The reported wage distribution runs from $39,060 at the 10th percentile to $101,520 at the 90th. OEWS does not separate how much of that spread comes from experience, specialization, employer, industry, schedule, or local market differences.

This page captures the Training and Development Specialists labor market inside Indiana using BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics state estimates from the May 2025 release. Median annual pay lands at $61,050 ($29.35/hr per hour), while the state employs roughly 8,450 workers in this SOC code (13-1151). Relative to the national median of $69,280, the state estimate is 12% below. Explaining that difference would require separate evidence on industry, employer, prices, and worker mix.

Within Indiana, the full pay distribution is wider than the median alone suggests. Workers at the 10th percentile earn $39,060, the 25th earns $48,490, the 75th reaches $80,120, and the 90th hits $101,520. The upper boundary is roughly 2.6× the lower boundary. These bands combine workers across experience levels, credentials, employers, industries, schedules, and specialties; the percentile table does not isolate any one factor's effect.

Use this state-level view as one layer in your research stack, not the full picture. Drill into the specific BLS local wage area within Indiana where the job is located. A state estimate can differ substantially from a local-area estimate; this table does not establish why. Pair the wage here with state-specific cost of living (rent, taxes, energy, groceries) to see how far the paycheck actually goes. OEWS includes tips, commissions, incentive pay, and production bonuses. It excludes employer benefits, overtime premiums, stock compensation, and nonproduction bonuses, so compare those items separately when reviewing an offer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Training and Development Specialists make in Indiana?
The median annual salary for Training and Development Specialists in Indiana is $61,050 (12% below national avg). Pay ranges from $39,060 (10th percentile) to $101,520 (90th percentile).
How many Training and Development Specialists work in Indiana?
There are approximately 8,450 Training and Development Specialists employed in Indiana, according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data.
What is the hourly rate for Training and Development Specialists in Indiana?
The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Indiana is $29.35/hr.
Where does WageDex get its salary data?
All salary and employment data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release.

Data Sources

Last updated: May 2025 (BLS OEWS annual release).

Salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release.

Wage estimates include straight-time pay plus items such as tips, commissions, and production bonuses. They exclude employer benefits, overtime premiums, stock compensation, and nonproduction bonuses. Employment figures represent the estimated number of workers in the occupation across all industries in Indiana.

Source data and WageDex calculations are identified in context on this page. This occupation's Indiana figures are computed directly from the BLS OEWS state-level data. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2025.