Training and Development Specialists, Portland
$77,000
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA. Middle half of wages roughly $60,630 to $102,340.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +11.1%
- US median
- $69,280
- Metro RPP
- 105.4
- Middle half
- $60,630 to $102,340
- OEWS employment
- 3,210
- SOC
- 13-1151
Training and Development Specialists in Portland pay a median $77,000 (May 2025), 11.1% above the US median of $69,280. At local prices (RPP 105.4), that median buys about what $73,055 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$77,000 in Portland buys about what $73,055 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 105.4, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 125.1 vs all-items 105.4 (US = 100, 2024).
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Training and Development Specialists in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $77,000 | $60,630 to $102,340 | 105.4 |
| Denver | $79,000 | $53,160 to $102,540 | 105.8 |
| San Francisco | $95,050 | $65,390 to $127,720 | 115.6 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Training and Development Specialists in Portland?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Training and Development Specialists in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is $77,000.
- How does Portland pay compare to the US median for Training and Development Specialists?
- Local median pay is 11.1% above the national OEWS median of $69,280.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Portland is 105.4 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $77,000 has about the same purchasing power as $73,055 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.