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Cooling

Newton, MA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($25.83/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 27% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (31% appear duplicated)

Newton, MA job market overview (May 2026)

The Newton, MA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 26 active job postings tracked here, 58% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in shift supervisor / service lead and retail associate, with retail 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 shift supervisor / service lead and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Newton, MA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time5$25.83/hr n=5
Full-time2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail15$25.83/hr n=6
Healthcare10
Food Service / Restaurants7
Consumer Goods7$25.83/hr n=6
Financial Services2

Top categories

  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead6
  • Retail Associate2
  • Crew / Cashier2
  • Cook / Kitchen2
  • Engineering1
  • VP1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Electrical Engineers1
  • Customer Service Representatives1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail15
  • Healthcare10
  • Food Service / Restaurants7
  • Consumer Goods7
  • Financial Services2
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified19 · 73%
  • Part-time5 · 19%
  • Full-time2 · 8%

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