SOC 13-1151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Training and Development Specialists — Southwest Oklahoma
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area · 4 metro areas compared
At $70,730, median pay for Training and Development Specialists in Southwest Oklahoma, OK tracks the national median of $69,280 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $70,730, median pay for Training and Development Specialists in Southwest Oklahoma, OK tracks the national median of $69,280 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $41,140 and $138,570. The lowest tenth earn under $28,660, while the highest tenth earn more than $151,780.
Oklahoma City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $65,850. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 55th of 252 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,660 | −58.6% |
| 25th | $41,140 | −40.6% |
| Median (50th) | $70,730 | +2.1% |
| 75th | $138,570 | +100.0% |
| 90th | $151,780 | +119.1% |
| Mean | $83,520 | +20.6% |
Other metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City | $65,850 | 2,430 | |
| 2 | Enid | $56,070 | 40 | |
| 3 | Lawton | $55,550 | 140 | |
| 4 | Tulsa | $50,820 | 1,620 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southwest Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $70,730 goes as far as $80,558 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$70,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,558US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $70,730 a year, 2.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,660 to $151,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oklahoma City, at $65,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Training and Development Specialists in Southwest Oklahoma, OK?
The median annual wage is $70,730, or $34.00 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 Southwest Oklahoma, OK is 2.1% 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 Southwest Oklahoma, OK earns more than $151,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,660 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 Oklahoma City, at $65,850 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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