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Northampton, MA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (2% appear duplicated)

Northampton, MA job market overview (June 2026)

The Northampton, MA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 43 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • 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

  • Engineering4
  • Program Manager4
  • Embedded2
  • Registered Nurse2
  • Store Supervisor / Manager1
  • Retail Associate1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other3
  • Project Management Specialists2
  • Software Developers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Management Analysts1
  • Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers1

Top sectors

  • Manufacturing28
  • Technology23
  • Healthcare6
  • Retail5
  • Professional Services5
  • Food Service / Restaurants4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified39 · 91%
  • Part-time2 · 5%
  • Contract1 · 2%
  • Full-time1 · 2%

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