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Dorchester, MA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 31% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+2 this week — 3 added vs 1 removed)

Dorchester, MA job market overview (May 2026)

The Dorchester, MA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 35 active job postings tracked here, 49% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and beauty advisor / stylist, 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 beauty advisor / stylist.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Dorchester, MA job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3
  • Customer Success2
  • Crew / Cashier2
  • Food Service1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Customer Service Representatives2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail24
  • Food Service / Restaurants10
  • Healthcare8
  • Consumer Goods7
  • Transportation & Logistics1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified23 · 66%
  • Part-time9 · 26%
  • Temporary2 · 6%
  • Full-time1 · 3%

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