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Massachusetts Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($140k vs $138k national)
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% 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 4,913 active job postings tracked here, 30% 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
Director395$207k n=51—
Crew / Cashier317$92k n=3—
Restaurant Manager / GM204$80k n=29—
Engineering177$144k n=60—
Retail Associate152—$25.50/hr n=22

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other566$163k n=73—
Software Developers187$144k n=47—
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
Contract212$133k n=64$20/hr n=5
Full-time205$135k n=97$25.83/hr n=12
Temporary104$160k n=49—
Intern53$160k n=6—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,247$164k n=220$25.83/hr n=81
Food Service / Restaurants1,210$70k n=78$21/hr n=11
Technology1,006$148k n=541—
Healthcare884$198k n=69—
Professional Services458$136k n=40—

Top categories

  • Director395
  • Crew / Cashier317
  • Restaurant Manager / GM204
  • Engineering177
  • Retail Associate152
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead141

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other566
  • Software Developers187
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers171
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers105
  • Retail Salespersons91
  • Registered Nurses64

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,247
  • Food Service / Restaurants1,210
  • Technology1,006
  • Healthcare884
  • Professional Services458
  • Consumer Goods440

Employment mix

  • Unspecified3,978 · 81%
  • Part-time362 · 7%
  • Contract212 · 4%
  • Full-time205 · 4%
  • Temporary104 · 2%
  • Intern53 · 1%

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