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30
/ 100
Weak

Burlington, MA 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 below the national median ($108k vs $130k national)

Burlington, MA job market overview (June 2026)

The Burlington, MA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 175 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and retail associate, with retail 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 registered nurse and retail associate.
  • 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 employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time14$164k n=3—
Part-time12——
Intern3——
Contract1——
Temporary1——

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse32
  • Retail Associate14
  • Engineering10
  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Server / Host5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers1
  • Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers1
  • Physical Therapists1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail72
  • Professional Services54
  • Consumer Goods45
  • Healthcare33
  • Food Service / Restaurants26
  • Energy18

Employment mix

  • Unspecified144 · 82%
  • Full-time14 · 8%
  • Part-time12 · 7%
  • Intern3 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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