SOC 13-1151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Training and Development Specialists — Yuma
Yuma, AZ · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Training and Development Specialists in Yuma, AZ is $55,220 per year, 20.3% below 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 Yuma, AZ is $55,220 per year, 20.3% below the national median of $69,280. Half of workers earn between $39,110 and $77,300. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $32,500 and the ninetieth at $98,480.
The area has 170 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.5 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Sierra Vista records the highest median at $85,610. Of the 240 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 111th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,500 | −53.1% |
| 25th | $39,110 | −43.5% |
| Median (50th) | $55,220 | −20.3% |
| 75th | $77,300 | +11.6% |
| 90th | $98,480 | +42.1% |
| Mean | $62,410 | −9.9% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Vista | $85,610 | — | |
| 2 | Prescott Valley | $68,700 | 160 | |
| 3 | Phoenix | $66,710 | 9,910 | |
| 4 | Flagstaff | $63,970 | 210 | |
| 5 | Tucson | $59,890 | 1,440 | |
| 6 | Lake Havasu City | $54,020 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Yuma sit close to the national average, so $55,220 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$55,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,836US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,220 a year, 20.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,500 to $98,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sierra Vista, at $85,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Training and Development Specialists in Yuma, AZ?
The median annual wage is $55,220, or $26.55 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 Yuma, AZ is 20.3% 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 Yuma, AZ earns more than $98,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,500 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 Sierra Vista, at $85,610 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Yuma, AZ. 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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