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Weak

Boston Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($160k vs $130k national)

Boston job market overview (July 2026)

The Boston job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 47 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in account executive and store supervisor / manager, with financial services as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in account executive and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Boston job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Boston.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Financial Services16
Professional Services16$81k n=3
Retail8
Technology6$272k n=3
Media & Entertainment2

Top categories

  • Account Executive5
  • Store Supervisor / Manager2
  • ML / AI Engineering1
  • Data Analyst1
  • VP1
  • Finance1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products2
  • Chief Executives1
  • Customer Service Representatives1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Financial Services16
  • Professional Services16
  • Retail8
  • Technology6
  • Media & Entertainment2
  • Healthcare1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified40 · 85%
  • Contract4 · 9%
  • Full-time2 · 4%
  • Intern1 · 2%

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