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Training and Development Specialists in Illinois earned a median of $67,380 a year ($32.39 an hour) in May 2025, 3% below the national median of $69,280; 15,140 were employed there, ranking #22 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 | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $67,380 | $69,280 |
| Mean annual wage | $74,660 | $75,550 |
| Median hourly wage | $32.39 | $33.31 |
| 10th percentile | $39,430 | $38,760 |
| 25th percentile | $48,920 | $50,110 |
| 75th percentile | $95,120 | $95,050 |
| 90th percentile | $119,970 | $123,250 |
| Employment | 15,140 | 458,300 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.483 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.84 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.