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Jobs open too long in Boston, MA

Postings in Boston, MA posted 45+ days ago and still open — often a signal of stalled hiring, reposts, or jobs that were never genuinely open.

Boston, MA job market

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

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail32$103k n=11—
Consumer Goods32$103k n=11—
Professional Services17——
Transportation & Logistics16——
Food Service / Restaurants12——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Director6
  • Retail Associate6
  • Delivery Driver4
  • Restaurant Manager / GM3
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other12
  • Management Analysts4
  • Light Truck Drivers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Customer Service Representatives2
  • Retail Salespersons2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail32
  • Consumer Goods32
  • Professional Services17
  • Transportation & Logistics16
  • Food Service / Restaurants12
  • Real Estate7

Employment mix

  • Unspecified76 · 90%
  • Contract4 · 5%
  • Full-time2 · 2%
  • Part-time2 · 2%

Top hiring companies

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