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Cooling

Peabody, MA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+13 this week — 15 added vs 2 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% from the last 14 days)

Peabody, MA job market overview (May 2026)

The Peabody, MA job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 101 active job postings tracked here, 36% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and server / host, 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 retail associate and server / host.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Peabody, MA job market

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

Top categories

  • Retail Associate13
  • Server / Host7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Cook / Kitchen6
  • Bartender / Barista5
  • Crew / Cashier5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons15
  • Stockers and Order Fillers6
  • Managers, All Other4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail60
  • Food Service / Restaurants39
  • Consumer Goods38
  • Telecommunications3
  • Transportation & Logistics3
  • Real Estate1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified73 · 72%
  • Part-time20 · 20%
  • Full-time7 · 7%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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