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Massachusetts Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($135k vs $137k national)
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)

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 4,999 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
Director401$200k n=51—
Crew / Cashier320$92k n=3—
Restaurant Manager / GM205$80k n=29—
Engineering181$144k n=66—
Retail Associate157—$25.50/hr n=22

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other542$150k n=63—
Software Developers178$144k n=40—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers171$65k n=3—
Fast Food and Counter Workers105——
Retail Salespersons82——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time375$73k n=20$25.83/hr n=58
Contract211$135k n=68—
Full-time210$133k n=100$25.83/hr n=12
Temporary109$160k n=51—
Intern60$160k n=6—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,274$163k n=218$25.83/hr n=74
Food Service / Restaurants1,233$70k n=78$23.50/hr n=4
Technology1,012$147k n=539—
Healthcare903$148k n=100—
Professional Services463$138k n=42—

Top categories

  • Director401
  • Crew / Cashier320
  • Restaurant Manager / GM205
  • Engineering181
  • Retail Associate157
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead145

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other542
  • Software Developers178
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers171
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers105
  • Retail Salespersons82
  • Registered Nurses63

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,274
  • Food Service / Restaurants1,233
  • Technology1,012
  • Healthcare903
  • Professional Services463
  • Consumer Goods453

Employment mix

  • Unspecified4,035 · 81%
  • Part-time375 · 8%
  • Contract211 · 4%
  • Full-time210 · 4%
  • Temporary109 · 2%
  • Intern60 · 1%

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