Oregon Median
$76,360
per year
Hourly Rate
$36.71
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+10% vs US median
US median $69,280
State Rank
#13 of 51
5,190 employed here
How much do Training and Development Specialists make in Oregon?
Training and Development Specialists working in Oregon earn a median salary of $76,360 per year, or about $36.71 per hour. That is 10% above the national median of $69,280 for this occupation.
Within Oregon, entry-level pay starts around $49,500 while the top 10% make $122,980 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $60,470 and $99,670 a year.
Training and Development Specialists salary range in Oregon
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,500 | $23.80 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $60,470 | $29.07 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $76,360 | $36.71 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $99,670 | $47.92 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $122,980 | $59.13 |
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How Oregon compares
Oregon ranks 13th out of 51 states and territories for Training and Development Specialists pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Training and Development Specialists salary in other states
Delaware $88,570New Hampshire $86,050Alaska $81,860Washington $81,860District of Columbia $80,980Massachusetts $80,270Connecticut $78,080Vermont $77,800Virginia $77,690New Jersey $77,020Minnesota $76,710Maryland $76,370New York $76,080Rhode Island $75,910California $75,790Colorado $75,790Florida $71,990Pennsylvania $71,350Wisconsin $70,770Wyoming $69,380Illinois $67,380Georgia $67,320Arizona $67,140Iowa $66,110Nebraska $65,700Maine $65,680North Carolina $65,250West Virginia $64,960Ohio $64,780Alabama $64,490Michigan $64,350North Dakota $63,260South Carolina $63,070New Mexico $62,900Montana $62,880Texas $62,860Tennessee $62,280Kansas $62,010Idaho $61,720South Dakota $61,570Kentucky $61,390Nevada $61,350Indiana $61,050Oklahoma $61,040Hawaii $60,960Utah $60,900Missouri $58,670Louisiana $58,070Mississippi $53,680Arkansas $52,290
Working as Training and Development Specialists in Oregon
Nationally, about 458,000 people work as Training and Development Specialists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Oregon pay ($76,360) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Training and Development Specialists make in Oregon?
The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Oregon is $76,360 per year, or about $36.71 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $49,500 at the entry level to $122,980 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oregon pay compare to the national average?
Oregon pays Training and Development Specialists about 10% more than the national median of $69,280. Oregon ranks 13th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oregon a good state for Training and Development Specialists?
Yes on pay — Oregon pays above the national median for this occupation, at $76,360 a year. About 5,190 Training and Development Specialists are employed in Oregon. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Oregon?
The highest-paying occupations in Oregon include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($395,340), Physician, All Other ($347,180), Chief Executive ($341,630), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.