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Training and Development Specialists in Kentucky earned a median of $61,390 a year ($29.52 an hour) in May 2025, 11% below the national median of $69,280; 6,090 were employed there, ranking #42 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 | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $61,390 | $69,280 |
| Mean annual wage | $66,370 | $75,550 |
| Median hourly wage | $29.52 | $33.31 |
| 10th percentile | $38,700 | $38,760 |
| 25th percentile | $47,500 | $50,110 |
| 75th percentile | $77,680 | $95,050 |
| 90th percentile | $103,690 | $123,250 |
| Employment | 6,090 | 458,300 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.047 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.03 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.