Training Specialist Salary in Boston, MA
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The median training specialist in the Boston area earns $83,800 a year ($40.29 an hour), 21% above the U.S. median ($69,280) and 4% above the Massachusetts median ($80,270). Half of the 9,360 training specialists there earn between $61,090 and $120,160.
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,420 | $41,790 | $38,760 |
| 25th percentile | $61,090 | $55,990 | $50,110 |
| Median | $83,800 | $80,270 | $69,280 |
| 75th percentile | $120,160 | $114,970 | $95,050 |
| 90th percentile | $132,240 | $129,670 | $123,250 |
| Average | $89,790 | $86,070 | $75,550 |
| Jobs | 9,360 | 12,190 | 458,300 |
Boston, MA ranks 4th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for training specialist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($104,770).
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- San Jose, CA: $104,770
- San Francisco, CA: $95,050
- Seattle, WA: $89,550
- Washington, DC: $82,400
- New York, NY: $79,840
- Denver, CO: $79,000
- Hartford, CT: $78,940
- Minneapolis, MN: $78,430
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.