Training and Development Specialists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $65,040 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.27
10th percentile $46,720
90th percentile $101,000
Employed locally 720
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,720
    25th
    $56,630
    50th (median)
    $65,040
    75th
    $82,260
    90th
    $101,000

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 73% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 27% 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $94,260
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $88,370
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $87,130
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,090
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $82,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,820

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $82,600
    Accountants and Auditors $82,580
    Human Resources Specialists $69,620
    Project Management Specialists $87,430
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,300
    Management Analysts $84,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Portland, ME is $31.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Portland, ME is 1.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,720 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,630.