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Newton, MA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+25 this week — 26 added vs 1 removed)
  • Pay is above the national median ($25.83/hr vs $21.15/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (25% appear duplicated)

Newton, MA job market overview (May 2026)

The Newton, MA job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 65 active job postings tracked here, 42% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in shift supervisor / service lead and registered nurse, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in shift supervisor / service lead and registered nurse.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Newton, MA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time8—$25.67/hr n=6
Full-time5$170k n=4—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare38$170k n=4—
Professional Services19——
Retail17—$25.83/hr n=6
Consumer Goods13—$25.83/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants9——

Top categories

  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead6
  • Registered Nurse5
  • Director2
  • Retail Associate2
  • Crew / Cashier2
  • Cook / Kitchen2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Customer Service Representatives1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare38
  • Professional Services19
  • Retail17
  • Consumer Goods13
  • Food Service / Restaurants9
  • Real Estate5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified52 · 80%
  • Part-time8 · 12%
  • Full-time5 · 8%

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