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Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($148k vs $137k national)
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 27% from the last 14 days)

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH job market overview (May 2026)

The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 2,163 active job postings tracked here, 35% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and vp, 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 vp.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director372$205k n=49—
VP81$188k n=12—
Account Executive70$130k n=55—
Engineering36$145k n=14—
Data Science30$211k n=17—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other465$163k n=56—
Software Developers66$176k n=24—
Management Analysts41$111k n=6—
Chief Executives40$219k n=4—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products35$121k n=24—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract157$135k n=50—
Full-time68$131k n=38—
Part-time49$100k n=13$25.83/hr n=5
Intern32$65k n=4—
Temporary21$160k n=14—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare569$199k n=67—
Technology556$152k n=408—
Professional Services441$138k n=38—
Financial Services363$130k n=63—
Retail310$193k n=155$25.83/hr n=8

Top categories

  • Director372
  • VP81
  • Account Executive70
  • Engineering36
  • Data Science30
  • Product Manager29

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other465
  • Software Developers66
  • Management Analysts41
  • Chief Executives40
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products35
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers22

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare569
  • Technology556
  • Professional Services441
  • Financial Services363
  • Retail310
  • Transportation & Logistics211

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,836 · 85%
  • Contract157 · 7%
  • Full-time68 · 3%
  • Part-time49 · 2%
  • Intern32 · 1%
  • Temporary21 · 1%

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