Training and Development Specialists pay range in Pittsfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $118,580 or more. The middle half of training and development specialists in Pittsfield earn between $45,040 and $88,880.
- $40K10th
- $45K25th
- $61KMedian
- $89K75th
- $119K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,730 | $5,811 | $33.52 |
| Median | $61,150 | $5,096 | $29.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,040 | $3,753 | $21.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $88,880 | $7,407 | $42.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Training and Development Specialists pay in Pittsfield vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Training and development specialists in Pittsfield earn 19% less than the Massachusetts average ($86,070) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($75,550). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $69,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | $69,730 | $61,150 | $39,990 | $118,580 | 140 |
| Massachusetts | $86,070 | $80,270 | $41,790 | $129,670 | 12,190 |
| United States | $75,550 | $69,280 | $38,760 | $123,250 | 458,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Training and Development Specialists salary after taxes in Pittsfield
On the average salary of $69,730, a single filer in Pittsfield takes home about $54,719 a year, or $4,560 a month and $2,105 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Pittsfield a good place for training and development specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsfield area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.1), so the average $69,730 buys what about $73,318 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsfield ($51,860). A typical home costs $391,817, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Training and Development Specialists salary in other Massachusetts cities
Pittsfield ranks 6th of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($89,790).
- Boston$89,790
- Worcester$77,130
- Springfield$71,530
- Amherst$70,960
- Barnstable$70,800
- Pittsfield$69,730
All Training and Development Specialists salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for training and development specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($109,240).
- San Jose, CA$109,240
- San Francisco, CA$100,800
- Kennewick, WA$100,740
- Decatur, AL$100,190
- Norwich, CT$96,400
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Training and Development Specialists salary in Pittsfield: questions
How much do training and development specialists make an hour in Pittsfield?
$33.53 an hour on average, and $29.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level training and development specialists salary in Pittsfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the training and development specialists take-home pay in Pittsfield?
About $54,719 a year ($4,560 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,730. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do training and development specialists earn more in Pittsfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($75,550).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1151; area Pittsfield, MA (38340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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