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Stable

Northampton, MA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+6 this week — 6 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% from the last 14 days)

Northampton, MA job market overview (May 2026)

The Northampton, MA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 32 active job postings tracked here, 31% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and program manager, with manufacturing as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in engineering and program manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Northampton, MA job market

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

Top categories

  • Engineering3
  • Program Manager3
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3
  • Pharmacy2
  • Embedded1
  • Crew / Cashier1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Project Management Specialists2
  • Software Developers2
  • Pharmacists1
  • Management Analysts1

Top sectors

  • Manufacturing21
  • Technology19
  • Retail8
  • Healthcare6
  • Food Service / Restaurants4
  • Professional Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified29 · 91%
  • Contract3 · 9%

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