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Training Specialist Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$29.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,222/year ($4,352/month) for a single filer
Training Specialist pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $84,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $116,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,370 Training Specialist jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 13-1151, “Training and Development Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Training Specialist salary of $62,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $52,222 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $62,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,294 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,764 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,222 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,352 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Training Specialist make in Tennessee?
- The median Training Specialist salary in Tennessee is $62,280 per year ($29.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,550 and $84,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Training Specialist in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $62,280, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $52,222 per year ($4,352 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many Training Specialist jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 9,370 Training Specialist jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.