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Cambridge, MA Job Market Score

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  • Pay is above the national median ($176k vs $136k national)
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+55 this week — 55 added vs 0 removed)

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 455 active job postings tracked here, 30% 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
Director172$192k n=25—
VP9$300k n=3—
Retail Associate7——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead7——
Engineering6——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other174$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-time36$185k n=33—
Intern13——
Part-time11—$25.83/hr n=5
Contract10$158k n=8—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare361$173k n=66—
Retail41—$25.83/hr n=7
Technology32$211k n=14—
Food Service / Restaurants27——
Consumer Goods22—$25.83/hr n=7

Top categories

  • Director172
  • VP9
  • Retail Associate7
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead7
  • Engineering6
  • Crew / Cashier6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other174
  • Software Developers14
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • Management Analysts8
  • Chief Executives6
  • Lawyers4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare361
  • Retail41
  • Technology32
  • Food Service / Restaurants27
  • Consumer Goods22
  • Financial Services8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified385 · 85%
  • Full-time36 · 8%
  • Intern13 · 3%
  • Part-time11 · 2%
  • Contract10 · 2%

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