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Massachusetts Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay matches the national median ($130k vs $130k national)

Massachusetts job market overview (September 2026)

The Massachusetts job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 7,278 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and registered nurse, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in director and registered nurse.
  • 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
Director424$180k n=72$76/hr n=15
Registered Nurse363—$75/hr n=200
Crew / Cashier279$92k n=3—
Engineering213$160k n=97—
Restaurant Manager / GM207$80k n=26—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other345$185k n=14—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers156——
Software Developers116$144k n=18—
Fast Food and Counter Workers88——
Retail Salespersons72——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract540$152k n=96$61/hr n=233
Part-time517$129k n=31$26.09/hr n=164
Full-time345$131k n=118$45.50/hr n=100
Temporary97$160k n=48$56/hr n=4
Intern81$160k n=5$43.50/hr n=26

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare1,979$96k n=371$53/hr n=610
Professional Services1,456$130k n=47$53/hr n=535
Food Service / Restaurants1,337$80k n=75$23/hr n=5
Retail1,314$178k n=237$25.83/hr n=73
Technology1,071$163k n=598—

Top categories

  • Director424
  • Registered Nurse363
  • Crew / Cashier279
  • Engineering213
  • Restaurant Manager / GM207
  • Store Supervisor / Manager182

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other345
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers156
  • Software Developers116
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers88
  • Retail Salespersons72
  • Registered Nurses47

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare1,979
  • Professional Services1,456
  • Food Service / Restaurants1,337
  • Retail1,314
  • Technology1,071
  • Consumer Goods636

Employment mix

  • Unspecified5,699 · 78%
  • Contract540 · 7%
  • Part-time517 · 7%
  • Full-time345 · 5%
  • Temporary97 · 1%
  • Intern81 · 1%

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