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Massachusetts Job Market Score

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  • Pay matches the national median ($140k vs $140k national)
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+639 this week — 787 added vs 148 removed)

Massachusetts job market overview (May 2026)

The Massachusetts job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 4,895 active job postings tracked here, 31% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in director and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Massachusetts job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Massachusetts.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director394$207k n=51
Crew / Cashier317$92k n=3
Restaurant Manager / GM204$80k n=29
Engineering174$144k n=68
Retail Associate149$25.50/hr n=22

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other569$163k n=75
Software Developers192$145k n=56
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers171$65k n=3
Fast Food and Counter Workers105
Retail Salespersons91

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time362$62k n=22$25.83/hr n=52
Contract216$135k n=69$20/hr n=5
Full-time206$136k n=97$25.83/hr n=12
Temporary100$160k n=52
Intern51$160k n=6

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,240$164k n=221$25.83/hr n=81
Food Service / Restaurants1,210$70k n=78$21/hr n=11
Technology998$148k n=554
Healthcare881$196k n=71
Professional Services456$140k n=47

Top categories

  • Director394
  • Crew / Cashier317
  • Restaurant Manager / GM204
  • Engineering174
  • Retail Associate149
  • Store Supervisor / Manager143

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other569
  • Software Developers192
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers171
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers105
  • Retail Salespersons91
  • Registered Nurses64

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,240
  • Food Service / Restaurants1,210
  • Technology998
  • Healthcare881
  • Professional Services456
  • Consumer Goods432

Employment mix

  • Unspecified3,961 · 81%
  • Part-time362 · 7%
  • Contract216 · 4%
  • Full-time206 · 4%
  • Temporary100 · 2%
  • Intern51 · 1%

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