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Massachusetts Job Market Score

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  • Pay is above the national median ($143k vs $129k national)
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+414 this week — 414 added vs 0 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 4,801 active job postings tracked here, 34% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and crew / cashier, with food service / restaurants 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
Director373$199k n=109
Crew / Cashier298$92k n=4
Restaurant Manager / GM200$80k n=29
Engineering171$144k n=74
Store Supervisor / Manager147$130k n=15

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other694$163k n=102
Software Developers241$144k n=80
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers165$65k n=3
Fast Food and Counter Workers104
Retail Salespersons81

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time327$80k n=20$25.83/hr n=57
Full-time252$154k n=164$25.83/hr n=13
Contract224$137k n=81
Temporary99$144k n=53
Intern62$160k n=6

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants1,214$70k n=80$20.03/hr n=9
Retail1,200$163k n=214$25.83/hr n=77
Technology964$144k n=545
Healthcare845$178k n=170
Professional Services464$139k n=51

Top categories

  • Director373
  • Crew / Cashier298
  • Restaurant Manager / GM200
  • Engineering171
  • Store Supervisor / Manager147
  • Retail Associate136

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other694
  • Software Developers241
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers165
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers104
  • Retail Salespersons81
  • Management Analysts64

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants1,214
  • Retail1,200
  • Technology964
  • Healthcare845
  • Professional Services464
  • Financial Services433

Employment mix

  • Unspecified3,838 · 80%
  • Part-time327 · 7%
  • Full-time252 · 5%
  • Contract224 · 5%
  • Temporary99 · 2%
  • Intern62 · 1%

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