Training and Development Specialists pay range in Muskegon
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,360 or more. The middle half of training and development specialists in Muskegon earn between $46,970 and $74,360.
- $37K10th
- $47K25th
- $60KMedian
- $74K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,860 | $5,238 | $30.22 |
| Median | $60,300 | $5,025 | $28.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,970 | $3,914 | $22.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,360 | $6,197 | $35.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Training and Development Specialists pay in Muskegon vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Training and development specialists in Muskegon earn 11% less than the Michigan average ($70,510) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($75,550). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $69,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | $62,860 | $60,300 | $36,650 | $97,360 | 70 |
| Michigan | $70,510 | $64,350 | $38,550 | $106,250 | 10,640 |
| United States | $75,550 | $69,280 | $38,760 | $123,250 | 458,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Training and Development Specialists salary after taxes in Muskegon
On the average salary of $62,860, a single filer in Muskegon takes home about $49,692 a year, or $4,141 a month and $1,911 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Is Muskegon a good place for training and development specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Muskegon area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $62,860 buys what about $67,943 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Muskegon ($46,060). A typical home costs $255,271, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Training and Development Specialists salary in other Michigan cities
Muskegon ranks 14th of 14 Michigan metro areas for this job; Niles pays the most ($79,940).
All Training and Development Specialists salaries in Michigan
Highest-paying cities for training and development specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($109,240).
- San Jose, CA$109,240
- San Francisco, CA$100,800
- Kennewick, WA$100,740
- Decatur, AL$100,190
- Norwich, CT$96,400
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Training and Development Specialists salary in Muskegon: questions
How much do training and development specialists make an hour in Muskegon?
$30.22 an hour on average, and $28.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level training and development specialists salary in Muskegon?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the training and development specialists take-home pay in Muskegon?
About $49,692 a year ($4,141 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,860. Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Do training and development specialists earn more in Muskegon than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($75,550).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1151; area Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI (34740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.35, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.35).
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