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North Reading, MA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($203k vs $130k national)
  • High share of long-open postings (98% open 30+ days)

North Reading, MA job market overview (June 2026)

The North Reading, MA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 197 active job postings tracked here, 98% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and engineering manager, with technology 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 engineering and engineering manager.

North Reading, MA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in North Reading, MA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Engineering68$173k n=48
Engineering Manager12$265k n=12
Data Science8
Technical PM6
Embedded5$259k n=3

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Software Developers5$144k n=3
Computer and Information Research Scientists4
Mechanical Engineers4
Project Management Specialists2
Managers, All Other1

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Temporary35$160k n=17
Contract20$196k n=16
Intern2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Technology188$203k n=138
Transportation & Logistics76$160k n=21
Retail73$160k n=21
Healthcare2
Food Service / Restaurants2

Top categories

  • Engineering68
  • Engineering Manager12
  • Data Science8
  • Technical PM6
  • Embedded5
  • Product Manager4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers5
  • Computer and Information Research Scientists4
  • Mechanical Engineers4
  • Project Management Specialists2
  • Managers, All Other1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology188
  • Transportation & Logistics76
  • Retail73
  • Healthcare2
  • Food Service / Restaurants2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified140 · 71%
  • Temporary35 · 18%
  • Contract20 · 10%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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