Training and Development Specialists Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $61,780 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.70
10th percentile $33,870
90th percentile $103,810
Employed locally 310
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,870
    25th
    $48,330
    50th (median)
    $61,780
    75th
    $82,200
    90th
    $103,810

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 72% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Training and Development Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Casper, WY $99,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,530
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $94,260
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $92,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,390
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $90,400

    Nearby metros — Training and Development Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $92,710
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $82,930
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $77,750
    Madison, WI $77,430
    Bozeman, MT $77,420
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $76,500

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,990
    Accountants and Auditors $80,740
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $75,150
    Fundraisers $78,920
    Human Resources Specialists $80,070
    Management Analysts $100,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Training and Development Specialists make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Amherst Town, MA is $29.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.26 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Training and Development Specialists salaries?

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Amherst Town, MA is 6.2% below the national median of $65,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Training and Development Specialists in Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,870 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,330.