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Training Specialist Salary in Iowa (2026)
$31.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,787/year ($4,399/month) for a single filer
Training Specialist pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $66,110 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $84,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $118,070 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,670 Training Specialist jobs in Iowa (occupation code 13-1151, “Training and Development Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Training Specialist salary of $66,110 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,787 — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
| Gross (median) | $66,110 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,753 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,057 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$2,512 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,787 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,399 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Training Specialist make in Iowa?
- The median Training Specialist salary in Iowa is $66,110 per year ($31.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,240 and $84,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Training Specialist in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $66,110, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $52,787 per year ($4,399 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
- How many Training Specialist jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 4,670 Training Specialist jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Iowa state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Iowa.