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Peabody, MA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($23/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+15 this week — 15 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)

Peabody, MA job market overview (May 2026)

The Peabody, MA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 91 active job postings tracked here, 32% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and cook / kitchen, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Peabody, MA job market

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

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail52—$23/hr n=5
Food Service / Restaurants41—$23/hr n=5
Consumer Goods36——
Telecommunications3——
Transportation & Logistics2——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate9
  • Cook / Kitchen7
  • Server / Host7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Bartender / Barista4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons10
  • Stockers and Order Fillers6
  • Managers, All Other4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail52
  • Food Service / Restaurants41
  • Consumer Goods36
  • Telecommunications3
  • Transportation & Logistics2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified70 · 77%
  • Part-time16 · 18%
  • Full-time4 · 4%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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