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Springfield, MA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 25% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (25% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+8 this week — 8 added vs 0 removed)

Springfield, MA job market overview (May 2026)

The Springfield, MA job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 110 active job postings tracked here, 37% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Springfield, MA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time26—$25.83/hr n=5
Temporary5——
Full-time4——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail52—$25.83/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants49$50k n=6—
Consumer Goods14—$25.83/hr n=6
Healthcare5——
Financial Services4——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager16
  • Retail Associate12
  • Restaurant Manager / GM8
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Delivery Driver6
  • Server / Host6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers8
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • General and Operations Managers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Managers, All Other2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail52
  • Food Service / Restaurants49
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Healthcare5
  • Financial Services4
  • Manufacturing4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified74 · 67%
  • Part-time26 · 24%
  • Temporary5 · 5%
  • Full-time4 · 4%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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