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Somerville, MA Job Market Score

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  • Net hiring is positive (+7 this week — 15 added vs 8 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (24% open 30+ days)

Somerville, MA job market overview (May 2026)

The Somerville, MA job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 49 active job postings tracked here, 24% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Somerville, MA job market

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

Top categories

  • Retail Associate5
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Store Supervisor / Manager4
  • Cook / Kitchen3
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3
  • Food Service2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Production1
  • Project Management Specialists1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail26
  • Food Service / Restaurants22
  • Consumer Goods7
  • Technology4
  • Energy3
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified27 · 55%
  • Part-time15 · 31%
  • Full-time4 · 8%
  • Contract3 · 6%

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