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Massachusetts Job Market Score

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  • Pay matches the national median ($141k vs $138k national)
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+697 this week — 804 added vs 107 removed)

Massachusetts job market overview (May 2026)

The Massachusetts job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 4,888 active job postings tracked here, 31% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and crew / cashier, with retail 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 crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Massachusetts job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Massachusetts.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director393$200k n=88—
Crew / Cashier313$92k n=3—
Restaurant Manager / GM205$80k n=29—
Engineering171$144k n=71—
Retail Associate147—$25.50/hr n=24

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other571$160k n=71—
Software Developers193$144k n=54—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers171$65k n=3—
Fast Food and Counter Workers105——
Retail Salespersons91——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time353$73k n=22$25.83/hr n=57
Contract226$135k n=80—
Full-time213$142k n=109$25.83/hr n=12
Temporary98$152k n=50—
Intern51$113k n=8—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,237$168k n=221$25.83/hr n=78
Food Service / Restaurants1,226$70k n=78$22.58/hr n=10
Technology984$148k n=556—
Healthcare880$177k n=128—
Professional Services456$140k n=48—

Top categories

  • Director393
  • Crew / Cashier313
  • Restaurant Manager / GM205
  • Engineering171
  • Retail Associate147
  • Store Supervisor / Manager144

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other571
  • Software Developers193
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers171
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers105
  • Retail Salespersons91
  • Registered Nurses64

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,237
  • Food Service / Restaurants1,226
  • Technology984
  • Healthcare880
  • Professional Services456
  • Consumer Goods434

Employment mix

  • Unspecified3,948 · 81%
  • Part-time353 · 7%
  • Contract226 · 5%
  • Full-time213 · 4%
  • Temporary98 · 2%
  • Intern51 · 1%

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