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Methuen, MA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+20 this week — 20 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($112k vs $125k national)

Methuen, MA job market overview (May 2026)

The Methuen, MA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 55 active job postings tracked here, 29% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in cook / kitchen and restaurant manager / gm, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in cook / kitchen and restaurant manager / gm.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Methuen, MA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Methuen, MA.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants40——
Healthcare14$114k n=6—
Retail7——
Professional Services3——

Top categories

  • Cook / Kitchen11
  • Restaurant Manager / GM5
  • Store Supervisor / Manager4
  • Server / Host4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3
  • Pharmacy3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants40
  • Healthcare14
  • Retail7
  • Professional Services3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified52 · 95%
  • Temporary2 · 4%
  • Part-time1 · 2%

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