Training and Development Specialists salary
in Worcester, MA
- Middle 50%
- $50,060–$99,990
- vs U.S. median
- +4%
- Metro rank
- #69 of 311
Training and Development Specialists in the Worcester, MA metro earn a median of $72,080 a year, based on BLS estimates for 970 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% above the U.S. median of $69,280 and 10% below the MA statewide median of $80,270. It ranks #69 of 311 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE970 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Training and Development Specialists pay in other MA metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $83,800 |
| Springfield, MA | $70,030 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $63,490 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $60,810 |
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Questions
What is the average Training and Development Specialists salary in Worcester?
The BLS median is $72,080 a year (May 2025). Half of the 970 jobs pay between $50,060 and $99,990. The 10th percentile is $38,880 and the 90th is $124,380.
Is Worcester a high-paying metro for Training and Development Specialists?
That is 4% above the U.S. median of $69,280 and 10% below the MA statewide median of $80,270. It ranks #69 of 311 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Training and Development Specialists make an hour in Worcester?
About $34.65 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $72,080 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $24.07–$48.07 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.