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Northampton, MA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($163k vs $138k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+7 this week — 7 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)

Northampton, MA job market overview (May 2026)

The Northampton, MA job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 35 active job postings tracked here, 40% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and program manager, with manufacturing 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 engineering and program manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Northampton, MA job market

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

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Manufacturing22$164k n=5—
Technology20$164k n=5—
Retail10——
Healthcare6——
Food Service / Restaurants4——

Top categories

  • Engineering3
  • Program Manager3
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3
  • Embedded2
  • Pharmacy2
  • Delivery Driver1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Project Management Specialists2
  • Software Developers2
  • Pharmacists1
  • Management Analysts1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Manufacturing22
  • Technology20
  • Retail10
  • Healthcare6
  • Food Service / Restaurants4
  • Professional Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified32 · 91%
  • Part-time2 · 6%
  • Contract1 · 3%

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