What are the main factors that influence a Professional Development Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Professional Development Specialist?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Professional Development Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 22% above the market median.

How does experience change A Professional Development Specialist's salary?

A Professional Development Specialist's salary grows with experience: an Professional Development Specialist (0-2 years)earns $57,859, an Organizational Development Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $68,960, an Organizational Development Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $95,017, an Organizational Development Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $116,497, an Organizational Development Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $136,085,

What are the highest paying states for a Professional Development Specialist?

Professional Development Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Professional Development Specialist roles are District of Columbia $66,692, California $66,439, Massachusetts $65,553. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Professional Development Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Professional Development Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Director Of Professional Development: $203,692; Business Development Professional: $170,501; Nursing Professional Development Specialist: $125,368; Professional Development Consultant: $81,658; Professional Development Manager: $78,813.

Professional Development Specialist Salary in Louisiana

How much does a Professional Development Specialist make in Louisiana?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Professional Development Specialist in Louisiana is $57,271 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a Professional Development Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,087
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,802 to $63,979
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,092

10% $41,092

50% (Median) $57,271

90% $70,087

Professional Development Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,979	$5,332	$1,230	$31
Average	$57,271	$4,773	$1,101	$28
25th Percentile	$48,802	$4,067	$939	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Professional Development Specialist Salaries

A Professional Development Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Professional Development Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Professional Development Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $57,859
Early Career (1-2 years): $68,960
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,017
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,497
Expert (over 8 years): $136,085

Levels	Salary
Professio... Level Professional Development Specialist	$57,859
Organizat... Level Professional Development Specialist	$68,960
Organizat... Level Professional Development Specialist	$95,017
Organizat... Level Professional Development Specialist	$116,497
Organizat... Level Professional Development Specialist	$136,085

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How Do Professional Development Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Professional Development Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $66,692.
California: $66,439.
Massachusetts: $65,553.

District of Columbia $66,692 California $66,439 Massachusetts $65,553 Washington $65,312 New Jersey $65,288 Alaska $65,204 Connecticut $64,373 New York $64,035

Hawaii $62,957 Rhode Island $62,451 Maryland $62,108 Minnesota $61,638 Colorado $61,457 Illinois $61,397 Oregon $61,168 Delaware $60,999

New Hampshire $60,893 Virginia $60,656 Pennsylvania $59,963 Nevada $59,614 North Dakota $59,500 Michigan $59,319 Wisconsin $59,253 Vermont $59,120

Texas $58,753 Maine $58,729 Arizona $58,692 Ohio $58,650 Georgia $58,096 Indiana $57,819 Wyoming $57,765 Utah $57,680

Iowa $57,644 Kansas $57,355 Louisiana $57,271 North Carolina $57,241 Missouri $57,229 Florida $56,994 Montana $56,867 Nebraska $56,747

Kentucky $56,681 South Carolina $56,440 Tennessee $56,289 Idaho $56,229 New Mexico $55,789 Oklahoma $55,693 Alabama $55,337 South Dakota $54,741

Arkansas $54,416 West Virginia $54,241 Mississippi $53,717

Top Paying Cities for Professional Development Specialists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Moreauville: $53,980
Morrow: $53,892
Newellton: $53,350

Moreauville, LA $53,980 Morrow, LA $53,892 Newellton, LA $53,350 Palmetto, LA $54,312 Pineville, LA $52,765 Plaucheville, LA $53,948 Rhinehart, LA $53,405 Ruby, LA $52,864

Saint Joseph, LA $53,401 Saint Landry, LA $53,407 Sicily Island, LA $53,423 Simmesport, LA $54,008 Trout, LA $53,123 Vidalia, LA $53,647 Waterproof, LA $53,395 Wildsville, LA $53,517

Wisner, LA $53,418 Aimwell, LA $53,327 Anacoco, LA $53,772 Atlanta, LA $53,488 Ball, LA $52,832 Belmont, LA $53,830 Bentley, LA $52,977 Boyce, LA $52,982

Calvin, LA $53,646 Campti, LA $53,734 Clarence, LA $53,798 Clarks, LA $53,446 Cloutierville, LA $53,463 Colfax, LA $53,067 Columbia, LA $53,263 Converse, LA $54,010

Dodson, LA $53,466 Dry Prong, LA $53,095 Elmer, LA $53,007 Enterprise, LA $53,319 Fisher, LA $53,855 Flatwoods, LA $53,276 Flora, LA $53,719 Florien, LA $53,713

Forest Hill, LA $52,944 Gardner, LA $52,978 Georgetown, LA $53,271 Glenmora, LA $53,100 Gorum, LA $53,483 Grayson, LA $53,269 Hineston, LA $53,277 Hornbeck, LA $53,771

Joyce, LA $53,345 Kelly, LA $53,294 Kurthwood, LA $53,736 Leesville, LA $53,738 Springfield, LA $55,696 Sun, LA $54,665 Talisheek, LA $54,827 Tangipahoa, LA $54,840

Tickfaw, LA $55,290 Varnado, LA $53,665 Lafayette, LA $54,440 Arcadia, LA $53,733 Ashland, LA $53,860 Athens, LA $53,868 Belcher, LA $54,984 Benton, LA $55,023

Bethany, LA $54,972 Bienville, LA $53,733 Blanchard, LA $55,225 Castor, LA $54,008 Cotton Valley, LA $54,639 Coushatta, LA $54,123 Cullen, LA $54,374 Doyline, LA $54,902

Dubberly, LA $54,566 Frierson, LA $54,974 Gibsland, LA $53,976 Gilliam, LA $54,809 Gloster, LA $54,855 Goldonna, LA $53,549 Grand Cane, LA $54,678 Greenwood, LA $55,046

Hall Summit, LA $54,489 Haughton, LA $55,053 Haynesville, LA $53,752 Heflin, LA $54,683 Homer, LA $53,786 Hosston, LA $54,668 Ida, LA $54,539 Jamestown, LA $54,406

Keatchie, LA $54,753 Keithville, LA $55,014 Lisbon, LA $53,491 Logansport, LA $54,451 Longstreet, LA $54,587 Elm Grove, LA $54,904 Mansfield, LA $54,515 Minden, LA $54,622

Mooringsport, LA $55,005 Oil City, LA $54,854 Pelican, LA $54,076 Plain Dealing, LA $54,652 Pleasant Hill, LA $53,927 Powhatan, LA $53,915 Princeton, LA $54,967 Ringgold, LA $54,595

Rodessa, LA $54,428 Saline, LA $53,662 Sarepta, LA $54,479 Shongaloo, LA $54,128 Sibley, LA $54,736 Springhill, LA $54,357 Stonewall, LA $55,042 Vivian, LA $54,693

Ruston, LA $53,475 Simsboro, LA $53,675 Prairieville, LA $56,728 Lacassine, LA $55,412 Leblanc, LA $54,895 Longville, LA $55,013 Merryville, LA $54,510 Mittie, LA $54,028

Oberlin, LA $54,019 Pitkin, LA $53,759 Ragley, LA $55,336 Reeves, LA $55,199 Rosepine, LA $54,047 Singer, LA $55,150 Starks, LA $55,511 Sugartown, LA $53,909

Sulphur, LA $55,670 Vinton, LA $55,707 Westlake, LA $55,792 Baker, LA $57,165 Denham Springs, LA $56,588 Gonzales, LA $56,442 Addis, LA $57,199 Albany, LA $55,713

Angola, LA $54,598 Batchelor, LA $54,919 Brittany, LA $56,437 Brusly, LA $57,179 Carville, LA $56,725 Clinton, LA $55,898 Convent, LA $55,850 Darrow, LA $56,231

Duplessis, LA $56,663 Erwinville, LA $56,897 Ethel, LA $56,254 Fordoche, LA $55,754 French Settlement, LA $56,299 Geismar, LA $56,531 Glynn, LA $56,758 Burnside, LA $56,517

Greenwell Springs, LA $56,758 Grosse Tete, LA $56,485 Hester, LA $55,624 Holden, LA $55,927 Innis, LA $54,556 Jackson, LA $56,169 Jarreau, LA $56,411 Krotz Springs, LA $54,684

Lakeland, LA $56,635 Lettsworth, LA $55,209 Livingston, LA $56,257 Livonia, LA $56,120 Lottie, LA $55,368 Maringouin, LA $56,049 Morganza, LA $55,611 New Roads, LA $56,078

Norwood, LA $55,517 Oscar, LA $56,478 Paulina, LA $55,722 Plaquemine, LA $56,687 Port Allen, LA $57,181 Hahnville, LA $56,726 Harvey, LA $57,409 Kenner, LA $57,409

Lafitte, LA $57,191 La Place, LA $56,546 Luling, LA $57,162 Lutcher, LA $55,832 Marrero, LA $57,409 Meraux, LA $57,409 Mount Airy, LA $56,015 New Sarpy, LA $57,017

Norco, LA $56,883 Paradis, LA $56,850 Pilottown, LA $54,457 Pointe A La Hache, LA $56,260 Port Sulphur, LA $56,218 Reserve, LA $56,257 Saint Bernard, LA $56,834 Saint James, LA $55,825

Saint Rose, LA $57,202 Vacherie, LA $55,891 Venice, LA $53,629 Violet, LA $57,409 Westwego, LA $57,409 New Orleans, LA $57,409 Sondheimer, LA $53,290 Summerfield, LA $53,426

Taylor, LA $54,406 Lena, LA $53,179 Pride, LA $56,685 Rosedale, LA $56,599 Rougon, LA $56,784 Saint Amant, LA $56,058 Saint Francisville, LA $55,802 Saint Gabriel, LA $56,882

Slaughter, LA $56,509 Sorrento, LA $56,085 Sunshine, LA $57,106 Tunica, LA $54,748 Ventress, LA $56,409 Wakefield, LA $55,730 Walker, LA $56,413 Watson, LA $56,772

Weyanoke, LA $55,250 White Castle, LA $56,375 Wilson, LA $55,707 Zachary, LA $56,887 Uncle Sam, LA $55,611 Baton Rouge, LA $57,211 Shreveport, LA $55,259 Barksdale Afb, LA $55,259

Bossier City, LA $55,259 Monroe, LA $53,326 Archibald, LA $53,297 Baskin, LA $53,302 Bastrop, LA $53,316 Bernice, LA $53,532 Bonita, LA $53,354 Calhoun, LA $53,312

Chatham, LA $53,289 Choudrant, LA $53,309 Collinston, LA $53,316 Crowville, LA $53,446 Delhi, LA $53,406 Delta, LA $53,566 Downsville, LA $53,315 Dubach, LA $53,621

Epps, LA $53,385 Eros, LA $53,294 Fairbanks, LA $53,326 Farmerville, LA $53,315 Forest, LA $53,592 Abbeville, LA $54,206 Arnaudville, LA $54,439 Avery Island, LA $54,405

Baldwin, LA $54,695 Basile, LA $54,183 Branch, LA $54,374 Breaux Bridge, LA $54,496 Broussard, LA $54,424 Cade, LA $54,413 Carencro, LA $54,431 Cecilia, LA $54,454

Centerville, LA $54,571 Charenton, LA $54,716 Chataignier, LA $54,186 Church Point, LA $54,365 Crowley, LA $54,305 Delcambre, LA $54,380 Duson, LA $54,405 Egan, LA $54,320

Elton, LA $54,254 Erath, LA $54,362 Estherwood, LA $54,305 Eunice, LA $54,170 Evangeline, LA $54,345 Franklin, LA $54,527 Garden City, LA $54,515 Grand Coteau, LA $54,405

Gueydan, LA $54,212 Iota, LA $54,310 Jeanerette, LA $54,601 Jennings, LA $54,550 Kaplan, LA $54,095 Lake Arthur, LA $54,971 Lawtell, LA $54,310 Leonville, LA $54,428

Loreauville, LA $54,684 Mamou, LA $53,987 Maurice, LA $54,382 Mermentau, LA $54,412 Milton, LA $54,404 Morse, LA $54,315 New Iberia, LA $54,427 Lydia, LA $54,486

Opelousas, LA $54,347 Perry, LA $54,340 Pine Prairie, LA $53,989 Port Barre, LA $54,536 Rayne, LA $54,378 Reddell, LA $54,071 Roanoke, LA $54,785 Saint Martinville, LA $54,482

Scott, LA $54,424 Sunset, LA $54,395 Turkey Creek, LA $53,346 Ville Platte, LA $53,879 Washington, LA $54,270 Welsh, LA $55,127 Youngsville, LA $54,403 Lake Charles, LA $55,789

Metairie, LA $57,409 Des Allemands, LA $56,732 Ama, LA $57,319 Arabi, LA $57,409 Barataria, LA $57,067 Belle Chasse, LA $57,206 Boothville, LA $54,755 Boutte, LA $57,008

Braithwaite, LA $57,159 Buras, LA $54,795 Chalmette, LA $57,409 Destrehan, LA $57,105 Edgard, LA $56,342 Empire, LA $55,172 Garyville, LA $56,019 Gramercy, LA $55,870

Gretna, LA $57,409 Bell City, LA $55,477 Cameron, LA $56,016 Creole, LA $54,739 Dequincy, LA $55,482 Deridder, LA $54,140 Dry Creek, LA $54,190 Elizabeth, LA $53,822

Evans, LA $53,728 Fenton, LA $55,278 Grand Chenier, LA $54,003 Grant, LA $53,877 Hackberry, LA $55,514 Hayes, LA $55,348 Iowa, LA $55,675 Kinder, LA $54,924

Thibodaux, LA $55,676 Pierre Part, LA $55,386 Amelia, LA $54,719 Belle Rose, LA $55,912 Berwick, LA $54,718 Bourg, LA $55,810 Chauvin, LA $55,080 Cut Off, LA $56,263

Donaldsonville, LA $56,188 Donner, LA $54,782 Dulac, LA $54,799 Galliano, LA $55,863 Gheens, LA $56,482 Gibson, LA $54,617 Golden Meadow, LA $55,108 Grand Isle, LA $55,099

Gray, LA $55,388 Houma, LA $55,116 Kraemer, LA $55,712 Labadieville, LA $54,931 Larose, LA $56,506 Lockport, LA $56,102 Mathews, LA $56,226 Montegut, LA $55,610

Morgan City, LA $54,889 Napoleonville, LA $55,267 Paincourtville, LA $55,776 Patterson, LA $54,605 Plattenville, LA $55,745 Raceland, LA $55,963 Schriever, LA $55,043 Theriot, LA $54,520

Hammond, LA $55,278 Abita Springs, LA $55,355 Akers, LA $55,962 Amite, LA $55,007 Angie, LA $53,797 Bogalusa, LA $54,466 Bush, LA $54,853 Covington, LA $55,957

Fluker, LA $54,885 Folsom, LA $55,073 Franklinton, LA $54,269 Greensburg, LA $55,486 Husser, LA $54,702 Independence, LA $55,314 Kentwood, LA $54,593 Lacombe, LA $55,713

Loranger, LA $54,970 Madisonville, LA $56,081 Mandeville, LA $56,197 Maurepas, LA $55,893 Mount Hermon, LA $53,870 Natalbany, LA $55,302 Pearl River, LA $54,846 Pine Grove, LA $56,069

Ponchatoula, LA $56,101 Robert, LA $55,332 Roseland, LA $54,937 Saint Benedict, LA $55,701 Slidell, LA $55,929 Spearsville, LA $53,451 Start, LA $53,311 Sterlington, LA $53,319

Swartz, LA $53,326 Tallulah, LA $53,389 Transylvania, LA $53,345 West Monroe, LA $53,326 Winnsboro, LA $53,385 Alexandria, LA $52,765 Acme, LA $53,615 Bordelonville, LA $53,800

Bunkie, LA $53,748 Center Point, LA $52,870 Chase, LA $53,383 Cheneyville, LA $53,042 Clayton, LA $53,453 Cottonport, LA $53,722 Deville, LA $52,916 Dupont, LA $53,972

Echo, LA $52,954 Effie, LA $53,024 Evergreen, LA $53,794 Ferriday, LA $53,523 Gilbert, LA $53,368 Hamburg, LA $53,791 Harrisonburg, LA $53,407 Hessmer, LA $53,114

Jena, LA $53,105 Jonesville, LA $53,442 Lebeau, LA $54,284 Lecompte, LA $52,844 Libuse, LA $52,769 Mansura, LA $53,449 Marksville, LA $53,432 Melville, LA $54,839

Monterey, LA $53,622 Longleaf, LA $53,078 Many, LA $53,733 Marthaville, LA $53,786 Melrose, LA $53,485 Montgomery, LA $53,589 Mora, LA $53,421 Natchez, LA $53,637

Natchitoches, LA $53,765 Fort Polk, LA $53,962 Negreet, LA $53,730 New Llano, LA $53,951 Noble, LA $53,835 Oakdale, LA $53,824 Olla, LA $53,326 Otis, LA $53,065

Pollock, LA $53,012 Provencal, LA $53,581 Robeline, LA $53,689 Saint Maurice, LA $53,622 Sieper, LA $53,132 Sikes, LA $53,295 Simpson, LA $53,522 Slagle, LA $53,737

Tioga, LA $52,794 Tullos, LA $53,312 Urania, LA $53,479 Winnfield, LA $53,515 Woodworth, LA $52,816 Zwolle, LA $53,780 Fort Necessity, LA $53,286 Grambling, LA $53,809

Hodge, LA $53,790 Jigger, LA $53,389 Jones, LA $53,287 Jonesboro, LA $53,622 Kilbourne, LA $53,429 Lake Providence, LA $53,429 Lillie, LA $53,470 Mangham, LA $53,286

Marion, LA $53,316 Mer Rouge, LA $53,323 Oak Grove, LA $53,441 Oak Ridge, LA $53,312 Pioneer, LA $53,389 Quitman, LA $53,644 Rayville, LA $53,304

Professional Development Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Professional Development Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 42% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 22% above the average. In contrast, Professional Development Specialist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Professional Development Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Professional Development Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$69,870	$34.0	22%
Internet	$66,434	$32.0	16%
Biotechnology	$64,143	$31.0	12%
Aerospace & Defense	$63,571	$31.0	11%
Energy & Utilities	$62,998	$30.0	10%

Professional Development Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Professional Development Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$48,802

Average $57,271/year

$63,979

$4,067

Average $4,773/month

$5,332

$939

Average $1,101/week

$1,230

$23

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,979	$5,332	$1,230	$31
Average	$57,271	$4,773	$1,101	$28
25th Percentile	$48,802	$4,067	$939	$23

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