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Massachusetts Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($137k vs $137k national)
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 27% 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 5,038 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
Director412$205k n=60—
Crew / Cashier321$92k n=3—
Restaurant Manager / GM206$80k n=29—
Engineering180$144k n=64—
Retail Associate157—$25.50/hr n=22

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other540$150k n=61—
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-time372$73k n=20$25.83/hr n=57
Contract212$135k n=69—
Full-time210$136k n=106$25.83/hr n=12
Temporary111$160k n=51—
Intern61$160k n=6—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,294$163k n=218$25.83/hr n=83
Food Service / Restaurants1,247$70k n=78$24/hr n=12
Technology1,009$144k n=536—
Healthcare928$186k n=84—
Professional Services463$138k n=42—

Top categories

  • Director412
  • Crew / Cashier321
  • Restaurant Manager / GM206
  • Engineering180
  • Retail Associate157
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead148

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other540
  • 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

  • Retail1,294
  • Food Service / Restaurants1,247
  • Technology1,009
  • Healthcare928
  • Professional Services463
  • Consumer Goods455

Employment mix

  • Unspecified4,073 · 81%
  • Part-time372 · 7%
  • Contract212 · 4%
  • Full-time210 · 4%
  • Temporary111 · 2%
  • Intern61 · 1%

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