SOC 13-1151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Training and Development Specialists — St. Louis
St. Louis, MO-IL · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in St.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in St. Louis, MO is $60,290 a year, trailing the national median of $69,280 by 13.0%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $34,500 and $78,120. The lowest tenth earn under $31,200, while the highest tenth earn more than $103,270.
Within the state, Kansas City records the highest median at $66,300. Of the 652 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 330th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | −55.0% |
| 25th | $34,500 | −50.2% |
| Median (50th) | $60,290 | −13.0% |
| 75th | $78,120 | +12.8% |
| 90th | $103,270 | +49.1% |
| Mean | $62,990 | −9.1% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City | $66,300 | 3,240 | |
| 2 | Jefferson City | $60,420 | 300 | |
| 3 | St. Joseph | $56,140 | 170 | |
| 4 | Columbia | $54,440 | 340 | |
| 5 | Cape Girardeau | $50,310 | 100 | |
| 6 | Springfield | $49,550 | 610 | |
| 7 | Joplin | $48,730 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in St. Louis run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $60,290 goes as far as $66,399 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,399US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,290 a year, 13.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,200 to $103,270 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kansas City, at $66,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Training and Development Specialists in St. Louis, MO?
The median annual wage is $60,290, or $28.99 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 St. Louis, MO is 13.0% 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 St. Louis, MO earns more than $103,270 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,200 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 Kansas City, at $66,300 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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