SOC 13-1151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Training and Development Specialists — Albany
Albany, OR · 7 metro areas compared
In Albany, OR the median wage is $58,490.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Albany, OR the median wage is $58,490. That is 15.6% lower than the national median of $69,280. Pay ranges from under $50,110 at the tenth percentile to more than $95,230 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,200 to $75,110.
Employment stands at 140, or 2.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Salem records the highest median at $79,190. Of the 241 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 128th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,110 | −27.7% |
| 25th | $50,200 | −27.5% |
| Median (50th) | $58,490 | −15.6% |
| 75th | $75,110 | +8.4% |
| 90th | $95,230 | +37.5% |
| Mean | $64,840 | −6.4% |
Other metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Albany run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $58,490 buys what $56,567 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 18.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,567US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,490 a year, 15.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,110 to $95,230 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salem, at $79,190.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Training and Development Specialists in Albany, OR?
The median annual wage is $58,490, or $28.12 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $69,280, so pay in Albany, OR is 15.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Albany, OR earns more than $95,230 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,110 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Salem, at $79,190 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Albany, OR. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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