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Boston Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($200k vs $133k national)
  • Few reposted listings (8% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+6 this week — 8 added vs 2 removed)

Boston job market overview (May 2026)

The Boston job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 36 active job postings tracked here, 25% 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

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • 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 category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Account Executive5$261k n=4
Store Supervisor / Manager3
Director1
VP1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Financial Services14$100k n=3
Retail12
Technology6$250k n=5
Professional Services3$81k n=3
Media & Entertainment2

Top categories

  • Account Executive5
  • Store Supervisor / Manager3
  • Director1
  • VP1

Top occupations (SOC)

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

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Financial Services14
  • Retail12
  • Technology6
  • Professional Services3
  • Media & Entertainment2
  • Healthcare1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified30 · 83%
  • Full-time3 · 8%
  • Contract2 · 6%
  • Intern1 · 3%

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