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Medford, MA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+11 this week — 11 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (33% open 30+ days)

Medford, MA job market overview (May 2026)

The Medford, MA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 52 active job postings tracked here, 33% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and shift supervisor / service lead, 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 store supervisor / manager and shift supervisor / service lead.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Medford, MA job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager7
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
  • Retail Associate3
  • Crew / Cashier3
  • Food Service1
  • Cook / Kitchen1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1
  • Pharmacy Technicians1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail30
  • Food Service / Restaurants24
  • Consumer Goods17
  • Healthcare5
  • Financial Services2
  • Transportation & Logistics2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified39 · 75%
  • Part-time5 · 10%
  • Full-time4 · 8%
  • Intern3 · 6%
  • Contract1 · 2%

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