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Chelmsford, Massachusetts 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 above the national median ($150k vs $130k national)

Chelmsford, Massachusetts job market overview (June 2026)

The Chelmsford, Massachusetts job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 74 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and retail associate, with professional services as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Remote and hybrid options are common — 32% of active postings.
  • Best opportunities are in engineering and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Chelmsford, Massachusetts job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time12—$25.67/hr n=6
Contract4——
Full-time3——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Professional Services25$140k n=8—
Manufacturing20——
Retail13—$25.83/hr n=6
Consumer Goods13—$25.83/hr n=6
Healthcare11$170k n=3—

Top categories

  • Engineering6
  • Retail Associate3
  • Store Supervisor / Manager3
  • Warehouse / Stocker2
  • Delivery Driver2
  • SDR / BDR1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Production1
  • Industrial Engineers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services25
  • Manufacturing20
  • Retail13
  • Consumer Goods13
  • Healthcare11
  • Government / Public Sector9

Employment mix

  • Unspecified54 · 73%
  • Part-time12 · 16%
  • Contract4 · 5%
  • Full-time3 · 4%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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