SOC 13-1151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Training and Development Specialists — Miami
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $71,990, median pay for Training and Development Specialists in Miami, FL tracks the national median of $69,280 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $71,990, median pay for Training and Development Specialists in Miami, FL tracks the national median of $69,280 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $56,530 and $87,070. The lowest tenth earn under $42,890, while the highest tenth earn more than $111,290.
Crestview leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $78,980. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 224th of 678 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,890 | −38.1% |
| 25th | $56,530 | −18.4% |
| Median (50th) | $71,990 | +3.9% |
| 75th | $87,070 | +25.7% |
| 90th | $111,290 | +60.6% |
| Mean | $75,710 | +9.3% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crestview | $78,980 | 320 | |
| 2 | Palm Bay | $74,990 | 680 | |
| 3 | Orlando | $73,510 | 5,380 | |
| 4 | Jacksonville | $72,800 | 2,690 | |
| 5 | Panama City | $70,620 | 270 | |
| 6 | Pensacola | $68,620 | 590 | |
| 7 | Naples | $66,060 | 400 | |
| 8 | Wildwood | $64,890 | 110 | |
| 9 | Tampa | $64,010 | 5,510 | |
| 10 | Gainesville | $62,530 | 390 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Miami run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $71,990 buys what $69,623 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$71,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,623US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $71,990 a year, 3.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,890 to $111,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Crestview, at $78,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Training and Development Specialists in Miami, FL?
The median annual wage is $71,990, or $34.61 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 $69,280, so pay in Miami, FL is 3.9% higher. 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 Miami, FL earns more than $111,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,890 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 Crestview, at $78,980 per year.
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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