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Cambridge, MA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($164k vs $136k national)
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+73 this week — 75 added vs 2 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 463 active job postings tracked here, 26% 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
Director166$187k n=26—
VP9$300k n=3—
Engineering7$138k n=3—
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead7——
Retail Associate7——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other158$179k n=5—
Software Developers14$222k n=3—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9——
Management Analysts7——
Chief Executives6——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time28$185k n=25—
Contract14$159k n=12—
Part-time13—$25.83/hr n=5
Intern11——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare361$164k n=73—
Retail41—$25.83/hr n=7
Technology32$211k n=14—
Food Service / Restaurants32——
Consumer Goods25—$25.83/hr n=7

Top categories

  • Director166
  • VP9
  • Engineering7
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead7
  • Retail Associate7
  • Cook / Kitchen6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other158
  • Software Developers14
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • Management Analysts7
  • Chief Executives6
  • Lawyers4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare361
  • Retail41
  • Technology32
  • Food Service / Restaurants32
  • Consumer Goods25
  • Real Estate11

Employment mix

  • Unspecified397 · 86%
  • Full-time28 · 6%
  • Contract14 · 3%
  • Part-time13 · 3%
  • Intern11 · 2%

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