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North Reading, MA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($152k vs $140k national)
  • Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (28% open 30+ days)

North Reading, MA job market overview (May 2026)

The North Reading, MA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 87 active job postings tracked here, 28% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and data science, with transportation & logistics as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in engineering and data science.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

North Reading, MA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in North Reading, MA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Engineering37$144k n=15—
Data Science7——
Technical PM4——
Finance3——
Embedded3——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Software Developers17$144k n=9—
Mechanical Engineers7——
Computer and Information Research Scientists5——
Managers, All Other4——
Financial Managers2——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Temporary44$144k n=17—
Intern1——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Transportation & Logistics82$152k n=26—
Retail81$152k n=26—
Technology78$152k n=26—
Healthcare3——
Food Service / Restaurants2——

Top categories

  • Engineering37
  • Data Science7
  • Technical PM4
  • Finance3
  • Embedded3
  • Customer Success3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers17
  • Mechanical Engineers7
  • Computer and Information Research Scientists5
  • Managers, All Other4
  • Financial Managers2
  • Project Management Specialists2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Transportation & Logistics82
  • Retail81
  • Technology78
  • Healthcare3
  • Food Service / Restaurants2

Employment mix

  • Temporary44 · 51%
  • Unspecified41 · 47%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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