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Jobs in Newton, MA
26 active postings tracked in Newton, MA · collapsed to 18 roles.
Newton, MA Job Market Score
- 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.
- 58% of postings in Newton, MA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 2 new postings have appeared this week — about 8% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 79 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3057+ days.
- 27% of postings list a salary range (7 of 26).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $25.83/hr, with 86% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Walgreens, PetSmart, and Chipotle.
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.
- 26Active postings
- 2Posted this week
- 15Open 30+ days58% of active
- 1Remote / hybrid4% of active
- 27%List salary7 of 26
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $25.83/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 79dMedian agep90 3057d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Sr. Electrical EngineerEngineering
Medtronic · Newton, Massachusetts · medtronic.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 1 week ago
- Manager, Network Management - Cigna Healthcare - Hybrid (Newton, MA)Physician / Doctor
Cigna · Newton, Massachusetts · cigna.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Crew MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Chipotle · Newton, Massachusetts · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 3 months ago
- Kitchen LeaderCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Chipotle · Newton, Massachusetts · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 3 months ago
- Service LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 2 openings
Chipotle · Newton, Massachusetts · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 3 months ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Newton, Massachusetts · careers.petsmart.com
$15.30–$25.83/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Newton, Massachusetts · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$25.50/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · Newton, Massachusetts · careers.petsmart.com
$15.30–$25.83/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Newton, Massachusetts · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$25.50/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Bather
PetSmart · Newton, Massachusetts · careers.petsmart.com
$15.30–$25.83/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Newton, Massachusetts · careers.petsmart.com
$79k–$130k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · Newton, Massachusetts · careers.petsmart.com
$15.61–$26.17/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Shift Lead× 5 openings
Walgreens · Newton, Massachusetts · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Customer Service Associate× 2 openings
Walgreens · Newton, Massachusetts · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipPharmacy
Walgreens · Newton, Massachusetts · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 23 hours ago