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Massachusetts Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($137k vs $138k 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 4,930 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
Director398$205k n=53—
Crew / Cashier318$92k n=3—
Restaurant Manager / GM204$80k n=29—
Engineering176$144k n=60—
Retail Associate153—$25.50/hr n=23

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other556$150k n=72—
Software Developers185$144k n=48—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers171$65k n=3—
Fast Food and Counter Workers105——
Retail Salespersons90——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time361$80k n=19$25.83/hr n=52
Contract207$133k n=64—
Full-time206$135k n=97$25.83/hr n=12
Temporary108$144k n=51—
Intern54$160k n=7—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,248$164k n=220$25.83/hr n=76
Food Service / Restaurants1,210$70k n=78$21/hr n=11
Technology1,007$148k n=541—
Healthcare887$194k n=71—
Professional Services458$135k n=41—

Top categories

  • Director398
  • Crew / Cashier318
  • Restaurant Manager / GM204
  • Engineering176
  • Retail Associate153
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead141

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other556
  • Software Developers185
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers171
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers105
  • Retail Salespersons90
  • Registered Nurses64

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,248
  • Food Service / Restaurants1,210
  • Technology1,007
  • Healthcare887
  • Professional Services458
  • Consumer Goods445

Employment mix

  • Unspecified3,995 · 81%
  • Part-time361 · 7%
  • Contract207 · 4%
  • Full-time206 · 4%
  • Temporary108 · 2%
  • Intern54 · 1%

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