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Waltham, MA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($314k vs $139k national)
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+25 this week — 30 added vs 5 removed)

Waltham, MA job market overview (May 2026)

The Waltham, MA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 173 active job postings tracked here, 39% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and engineering, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

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

Waltham, MA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director25$316k n=20—
Engineering6——
Pharmacy6——
Cook / Kitchen5——
Product Manager5——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract8$236k n=4—
Intern8——
Part-time3——
Full-time1——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare58$316k n=24—
Retail57——
Technology42——
Manufacturing17——
Food Service / Restaurants13——

Top categories

  • Director25
  • Engineering6
  • Pharmacy6
  • Cook / Kitchen5
  • Product Manager5
  • Crew / Cashier4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers5
  • Managers, All Other4
  • Project Management Specialists4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Sales Managers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare58
  • Retail57
  • Technology42
  • Manufacturing17
  • Food Service / Restaurants13
  • Consumer Goods10

Employment mix

  • Unspecified152 · 88%
  • Contract8 · 5%
  • Intern8 · 5%
  • Part-time3 · 2%
  • Full-time1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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