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Training and Development Specialists in Arkansas earned a median of $52,290 a year ($25.14 an hour) in May 2025, 25% below the national median of $69,280; 3,880 were employed there, ranking #51 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $52,290 | $69,280 |
| Mean annual wage | $58,270 | $75,550 |
| Median hourly wage | $25.14 | $33.31 |
| 10th percentile | $29,490 | $38,760 |
| 25th percentile | $38,320 | $50,110 |
| 75th percentile | $70,630 | $95,050 |
| 90th percentile | $96,950 | $123,250 |
| Employment | 3,880 | 458,300 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.975 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.01 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.