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Worcester, MA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Most postings refresh within a month (18% open 30+ days)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 22% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (28% appear duplicated)

Worcester, MA job market overview (May 2026)

The Worcester, MA job market is currently cooling, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 199 active job postings tracked here, 18% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in pharmacy and store supervisor / manager, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in pharmacy and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Worcester, MA job market

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

Top categories

  • Pharmacy9
  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Retail Associate8
  • Registered Nurse5
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses26
  • Physical Therapists9
  • Managers, All Other7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Pharmacy Technicians5
  • Retail Salespersons4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare114
  • Retail67
  • Food Service / Restaurants36
  • Consumer Goods5
  • Financial Services4
  • Transportation & Logistics4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified159 · 80%
  • Part-time28 · 14%
  • Temporary6 · 3%
  • Full-time4 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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