The salary statistics and trend of training and development specialists in the industry of general merchandise stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare training and development specialist salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $35,700 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $42,460 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $50,710 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $60,620 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $75,620 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for training and development specialists in the industry of general merchandise stores. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) training and development specialists is $75,620. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $50,710. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent training and development specialists is $35,700.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of training and development specialists in the industry of General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $50,710 | 30.47% | 31.34% |
| 2016 | $35,260 | 2.30% | - |
| 2015 | $34,450 | -0.17% | - |
| 2014 | $34,510 | -7.71% | - |
| 2013 | $37,170 | 6.32% | - |
| 2012 | $34,820 | - | - |
The average salaries of training and development specialists in seven industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of training and development specialists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores | |
| Specialty Food Stores | |
| Other General Merchandise Stores | |
| General Merchandise Stores | |
| Used Merchandise Stores | |
| Grocery Stores | |
| Department Stores | |
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