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Massachusetts Job Market Score

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  • Pay matches the national median ($142k vs $136k national)
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+692 this week — 742 added vs 50 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 4,852 active job postings tracked here, 30% 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$196k n=99—
Crew / Cashier302$92k n=3—
Restaurant Manager / GM200$80k n=29—
Engineering169$144k n=70—
Store Supervisor / Manager147$130k n=15—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other572$157k n=69—
Software Developers193$145k n=54—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers165$65k n=3—
Fast Food and Counter Workers102——
Retail Salespersons91——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time353$73k n=22$25.83/hr n=57
Full-time231$142k n=127$25.83/hr n=12
Contract227$136k n=84—
Temporary99$144k n=50—
Intern53$113k n=8—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,238$168k n=221$25.83/hr n=78
Food Service / Restaurants1,193$70k n=79$22.58/hr n=10
Technology984$148k n=551—
Healthcare878$177k n=145—
Professional Services456$136k n=52—

Top categories

  • Director393
  • Crew / Cashier302
  • Restaurant Manager / GM200
  • Engineering169
  • Store Supervisor / Manager147
  • Retail Associate147

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other572
  • Software Developers193
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers165
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers102
  • Retail Salespersons91
  • Registered Nurses64

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,238
  • Food Service / Restaurants1,193
  • Technology984
  • Healthcare878
  • Professional Services456
  • Consumer Goods436

Employment mix

  • Unspecified3,890 · 80%
  • Part-time353 · 7%
  • Full-time231 · 5%
  • Contract227 · 5%
  • Temporary99 · 2%
  • Intern53 · 1%

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