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Boston Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+10 this week — 10 added vs 0 removed)
  • Pay matches the national median ($140k vs $139k national)
  • Few reposted listings (3% appear duplicated)

Boston job market overview (May 2026)

The Boston job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 29 active job postings tracked here, 28% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in account executive and store supervisor / manager, with financial services as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in account executive and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Boston job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Boston.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Financial Services15——
Retail9——
Professional Services3$81k n=3—
Technology2——

Top categories

  • Account Executive2
  • Store Supervisor / Manager2
  • VP1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products2
  • Chief Executives1
  • Customer Service Representatives1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Financial Services15
  • Retail9
  • Professional Services3
  • Technology2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified24 · 83%
  • Full-time3 · 10%
  • Contract1 · 3%
  • Intern1 · 3%

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