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Chelmsford, Massachusetts Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($25.83/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (5% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+8 this week — 8 added vs 0 removed)

Chelmsford, Massachusetts job market overview (May 2026)

The Chelmsford, Massachusetts job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 39 active job postings tracked here, 44% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and engineering, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and engineering.
  • 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 category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager6$70k n=3—
Engineering4——
Retail Associate3——
Crew / Cashier3——
Pharmacy2——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time8—$25.83/hr n=5
Full-time3——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail19—$25.83/hr n=6
Manufacturing11——
Consumer Goods11—$25.83/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants8——
Government / Public Sector8——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Engineering4
  • Retail Associate3
  • Crew / Cashier3
  • Pharmacy2
  • Delivery Driver2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other2
  • Industrial Engineers2
  • Production1
  • Software Developers1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1
  • Pharmacists1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail19
  • Manufacturing11
  • Consumer Goods11
  • Food Service / Restaurants8
  • Government / Public Sector8
  • Healthcare5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified27 · 69%
  • Part-time8 · 21%
  • Full-time3 · 8%
  • Temporary1 · 3%

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