Training and Development Specialists pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for training and development specialists is $38.59 an hour ($80,270 a year). About 12,190 people work in this job there.
That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($69,280). Massachusetts ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for training and development specialists in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.09 | $41,790 |
| 25% of workers | $26.92 | $55,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.59 | $80,270 |
| 75% of workers | $55.27 | $114,970 |
| 90% of workers | $62.34 | $129,670 |
Training and Development Specialists pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $83,800 | 9,360 |
| Worcester | $72,080 | 970 |
| Springfield | $70,030 | 620 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $63,490 | 260 |
| Pittsfield | $61,150 | 140 |
| Barnstable Town | $60,810 | 220 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for training and development specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 46,000 openings a year (BLS)
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