SOC 11-3131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Training and Development Managers — Harrisburg
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Harrisburg, PA is $107,020 a year, trailing the national median of $133,000 by 19.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Harrisburg, PA is $107,020 a year, trailing the national median of $133,000 by 19.5%. Half of workers earn between $75,600 and $120,020. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $64,680 and the ninetieth at $131,790.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.67 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Philadelphia leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $135,450. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 39th of 493 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,680 | −51.4% |
| 25th | $75,600 | −43.2% |
| Median (50th) | $107,020 | −19.5% |
| 75th | $120,020 | −9.8% |
| 90th | $131,790 | −0.9% |
| Mean | $105,110 | −21.0% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $135,450 | 940 | |
| 2 | Allentown | $117,870 | 70 | |
| 3 | York | $117,070 | 30 | |
| 4 | Pittsburgh | $113,020 | 230 | |
| 5 | Scranton | $111,600 | 30 | |
| 6 | Lancaster | $105,490 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Harrisburg run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $107,020 goes as far as $109,652 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$107,020as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$109,652US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $107,020 a year, 19.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,680 to $131,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $135,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Training and Development Managers in Harrisburg, PA?
The median annual wage is $107,020, or $51.45 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $133,000, so pay in Harrisburg, PA is 19.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Harrisburg, PA earns more than $131,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,680 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Philadelphia, at $135,450 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Harrisburg, PA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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