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Boston Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (3% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+7 this week — 7 added vs 0 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (30% open 30+ days)

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 30 active job postings tracked here, 30% 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 sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Financial Services16——
Retail9——
Technology4——
Professional Services3$81k n=3—

Top categories

  • Account Executive2
  • Store Supervisor / Manager2
  • VP1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other2
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products2
  • Chief Executives1
  • Customer Service Representatives1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Financial Services16
  • Retail9
  • Technology4
  • Professional Services3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified24 · 80%
  • Full-time3 · 10%
  • Contract2 · 7%
  • Intern1 · 3%

Top hiring companies

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