Training and Development Specialists pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $117,030 or more. The middle half of training and development specialists in Rochester earn between $62,540 and $100,330.
- $56K10th
- $63K25th
- $76KMedian
- $100K75th
- $117K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,560 | $6,797 | $39.21 |
| Median | $76,030 | $6,336 | $36.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,540 | $5,212 | $30.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,330 | $8,361 | $48.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Training and Development Specialists pay in Rochester vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Training and development specialists in Rochester earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($82,310) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($75,550). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $69,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $81,560 | $76,030 | $55,930 | $117,030 | 710 |
| Minnesota | $82,310 | $76,710 | $50,470 | $124,630 | 9,650 |
| 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 Rochester
On the average salary of $81,560, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $62,185 a year, or $5,182 a month and $2,392 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Rochester a good place for training and development specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $81,560 buys what about $89,803 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($60,620). A typical home costs $343,121, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Training and Development Specialists salary in other Minnesota cities
Rochester ranks 2nd of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($84,810).
- Minneapolis$84,810
- Rochester$81,560
- Duluth$74,950
- St. Cloud$73,940
- Mankato$73,170
All Training and Development Specialists salaries in Minnesota
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 Rochester: questions
How much do training and development specialists make an hour in Rochester?
$39.21 an hour on average, and $36.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level training and development specialists salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the training and development specialists take-home pay in Rochester?
About $62,185 a year ($5,182 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,560. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do training and development specialists earn more in Rochester than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more 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 Rochester, MN (40340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.97, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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