Training and Development Specialists, Kansas City
$66,300
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Kansas City, MO-KS. Middle half of wages roughly $49,740 to $85,070.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −4.3%
- US median
- $69,280
- Metro RPP
- 92.5
- Middle half
- $49,740 to $85,070
- OEWS employment
- 3,240
- SOC
- 13-1151
Training and Development Specialists in Kansas City pay a median $66,300 (May 2025), 4.3% below the US median of $69,280. At local prices (RPP 92.5), that median buys about what $71,676 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$66,300 in Kansas City buys about what $71,676 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 92.5, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 86.6 vs all-items 92.5 (US = 100, 2024).
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Training and Development Specialists in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $66,300 | $49,740 to $85,070 | 92.5 |
| New Orleans | $62,350 | $49,330 to $79,070 | 92.6 |
| San Francisco | $95,050 | $65,390 to $127,720 | 115.6 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Training and Development Specialists in Kansas City?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Training and Development Specialists in Kansas City, MO-KS is $66,300.
- How does Kansas City pay compare to the US median for Training and Development Specialists?
- Local median pay is 4.3% below the national OEWS median of $69,280.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Kansas City is 92.5 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $66,300 has about the same purchasing power as $71,676 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.