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Training Specialist Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$38.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,286/year ($5,107/month) for a single filer
Training Specialist pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,790 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $55,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $80,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $114,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $129,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,190 Training Specialist jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 13-1151, “Training and Development Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Training Specialist salary of $80,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,286 — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
| Gross (median) | $80,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,829 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,141 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$4,014 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,286 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,107 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Training Specialist make in Massachusetts?
- The median Training Specialist salary in Massachusetts is $80,270 per year ($38.59 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,990 and $114,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Training Specialist in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $80,270, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $61,286 per year ($5,107 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
- How many Training Specialist jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 12,190 Training Specialist jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.