Learning Support Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Learning Support Specialist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Learning Support Specialist in the United States is $68,836 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,696
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,440 to $75,044
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,706
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Learning Support Specialist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $75,044 $6,254 $1,443 $36
Average $68,836 $5,736 $1,324 $33
25th Percentile $61,440 $5,120 $1,182 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Learning Support Specialist Salaries

A Learning Support 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Learning Support Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Learning Support 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): $55,864
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $68,379
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,142
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,145
  • Expert (over 8 years): $96,511
Levels Salary
Training ... Level Learning Support Specialist$55,864
Learning ... Level Learning Support Specialist$68,379
Training ... Level Learning Support Specialist$84,142
Training ... Level Learning Support Specialist$108,145
Training ... Level Learning Support Specialist$96,511
$55,864 0 yr
$68,379 < 2 yrs
$84,142 2-4 yrs
$108,145 5-8 yrs
$96,511 > 8 yrs
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How Do Learning Support 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 Learning Support Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $76,215.
  • California: $75,926.
  • Massachusetts: $74,914.

Top Paying Cities for Learning Support 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:

  • San Jose: $86,822
  • San Francisco: $85,872
  • Oakland: $84,062

What Skills Can Increase a Learning Support Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Communication Skills (Mentioned in 6.07% Job Postings): Communication skills are your ability to share or understand information, ideas, and feelings successfully.
  • Onboarding (Mentioned in 2.6% Job Postings): Onboarding, also known as organizational socialization, is management jargon first created in the 1970's that refers to the mechanism through which new employees acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviors in order to become effective organizational members and insiders. It is the process of integrating a new employee into the organization and its culture. Tactics used in this process include formal meetings, lectures, videos, printed materials, or computer-based orientations to introduce newcomers to their new jobs and organizations. Research has demonstrated that these socialization techniques lead to positive outcomes for new employees such as higher job satisfaction, better job performance, greater organizational commitment, and reduction in occupational stress and intent to quit.. These outcomes are particularly important to an organization looking to retain a competitive advantage in an increasingly mobile and globalized workforce. In the United States, for example, up to 25% of workers are organizational newcomers engaged in an onboarding process. The term induction is used instead in regions such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and parts of Europe. This is known in some parts of the world as training.
  • Guest Service (Mentioned in 1.32% Job Postings): Guest services is a division of the hospitality industry. The goal of guest services is to provide customers with an enjoyable experience, primarily in the hotel and spa industry, sports facilities, and event venues.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Communication Skills 6.07%
Onboarding 2.6%
Guest Service 1.32%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Learning Support Specialist's salary.
  • Data Governance: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Catering: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Data Governance
$72,966
6%
Catering
$71,589
4%
Project Management
$71,589
4%
Analysis
$71,589
4%
Event Planning
$71,589
4%
Collaboration
$70,901
3%
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Learning Support Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Learning Support Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Learning Support Specialist positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Learning Support Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Learning Support Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$82,603$40.020%
Biotechnology$79,161$38.015%
Aerospace & Defense$75,719$36.010%
Insurance$75,719$36.010%
Telecom$75,719$36.010%

How Education impacts a Learning Support Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Learning Support Specialists enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Learning Support Specialist with a Bachelor's Degree is between $72,299 and $76,689).

Learning Support Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Learning Support Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 11.7%
Associates 9.2%
Bachelors 47.7%
Masters 29.8%
Doctorate 1.1%
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Learning Support Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Learning Support 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Learning Support Specialist

Salaries for a Learning Support Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $64,925 in 2023 to around $64,538 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Learning Support Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Learning Support Specialist Over Time

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2023
$64,925
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$64,745
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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Learning Support Specialist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Learning Support Specialist?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Learning Support Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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