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New Bedford, MA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 11% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (36% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (41% open 30+ days)

New Bedford, MA job market overview (May 2026)

The New Bedford, MA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 61 active job postings tracked here, 41% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in pharmacy and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in pharmacy and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

New Bedford, MA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in New Bedford, MA.

Top categories

  • Pharmacy19
  • Store Supervisor / Manager8
  • Delivery Driver6
  • Retail Associate3
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead2
  • Crew / Cashier1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Pharmacists5
  • Pharmacy Technicians4
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Management1
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail44
  • Healthcare33
  • Food Service / Restaurants12
  • Transportation & Logistics2
  • Professional Services2
  • Consumer Goods1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified51 · 84%
  • Intern6 · 10%
  • Temporary2 · 3%
  • Full-time1 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 2%

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