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80
/ 100
Strong

Burlington, MA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($133k vs $129k national)
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+15 this week — 15 added vs 0 removed)

Burlington, MA job market overview (May 2026)

The Burlington, MA job market is currently strong, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 90 active job postings tracked here, 20% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with consumer goods as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Burlington, MA job market

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

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Consumer Goods53$124k n=8
Retail40
Food Service / Restaurants19
Technology6
Healthcare2

Top categories

  • Retail Associate12
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Engineering4
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Bartender / Barista3
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other4
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Customer Service Representatives2
  • Physical Therapists1
  • Marketing Managers1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Consumer Goods53
  • Retail40
  • Food Service / Restaurants19
  • Technology6
  • Healthcare2
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified71 · 79%
  • Full-time8 · 9%
  • Part-time8 · 9%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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