SOC 13-1151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Training and Development Specialists — Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Training and Development Specialists in Sierra Vista, AZ is $85,610 per year, 23.6% above the national median of $69,280.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Training and Development Specialists in Sierra Vista, AZ is $85,610 per year, 23.6% above the national median of $69,280. Pay ranges from under $68,590 at the tenth percentile to more than $101,700 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $84,810 to $101,700.
Prescott Valley leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $68,700. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 36th of 181 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,590 | −1.0% |
| 25th | $84,810 | +22.4% |
| Median (50th) | $85,610 | +23.6% |
| 75th | $101,700 | +46.8% |
| 90th | $101,700 | +46.8% |
| Mean | $88,980 | +28.4% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prescott Valley | $68,700 | 160 | |
| 2 | Phoenix | $66,710 | 9,910 | |
| 3 | Flagstaff | $63,970 | 210 | |
| 4 | Tucson | $59,890 | 1,440 | |
| 5 | Yuma | $55,220 | 170 | |
| 6 | Lake Havasu City | $54,020 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sierra Vista sit close to the national average, so $85,610 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$85,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$85,015US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $85,610 a year, 23.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $68,590 to $101,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Prescott Valley, at $68,700.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Training and Development Specialists in Sierra Vista, AZ?
The median annual wage is $85,610, or $41.16 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 Sierra Vista, AZ is 23.6% 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 Sierra Vista, AZ earns more than $101,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $68,590 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 Prescott Valley, at $68,700 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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