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Cambridge, MA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($185k vs $129k national)
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (33% open 30+ days)

Cambridge, MA job market overview (May 2026)

The Cambridge, MA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 444 active job postings tracked here, 33% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and vp, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in director and vp.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Cambridge, MA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director168$195k n=26—
VP8——
Retail Associate7——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead7——
Crew / Cashier6——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other175$175k n=12—
Software Developers14$266k n=4—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9——
Management Analysts8——
Chief Executives6——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time37$185k n=33—
Intern13——
Contract12$157k n=9—
Part-time11—$25.83/hr n=5

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare350$179k n=63—
Retail40—$25.83/hr n=7
Technology31$211k n=14—
Food Service / Restaurants27——
Consumer Goods22—$25.83/hr n=7

Top categories

  • Director168
  • VP8
  • Retail Associate7
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead7
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other175
  • Software Developers14
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • Management Analysts8
  • Chief Executives6
  • Lawyers4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare350
  • Retail40
  • Technology31
  • Food Service / Restaurants27
  • Consumer Goods22
  • Real Estate9

Employment mix

  • Unspecified371 · 84%
  • Full-time37 · 8%
  • Intern13 · 3%
  • Contract12 · 3%
  • Part-time11 · 2%

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