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Burlington, MA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($130k vs $138k national)
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (19% open 30+ days)

Burlington, MA job market overview (May 2026)

The Burlington, MA job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 93 active job postings tracked here, 19% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, with consumer goods as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Burlington, MA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Burlington, MA.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Consumer Goods55$115k n=3
Retail41
Food Service / Restaurants18
Technology6
Healthcare2

Top categories

  • Retail Associate13
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Engineering4
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist3
  • Customer Success3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Managers, All Other4
  • Customer Service Representatives2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Marketing Managers1
  • Physical Therapists1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Consumer Goods55
  • Retail41
  • Food Service / Restaurants18
  • Technology6
  • Healthcare2
  • Transportation & Logistics2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified70 · 75%
  • Full-time10 · 11%
  • Part-time9 · 10%
  • Contract2 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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