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Peabody, 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 (6% appear duplicated)

Peabody, MA job market overview (June 2026)

The Peabody, MA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 129 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist, with retail 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 retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist.
  • 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
Retail65——
Food Service / Restaurants57$122k n=23—
Consumer Goods35——
Transportation & Logistics6——
Real Estate4——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate13
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9
  • Restaurant Manager / GM7
  • Store Supervisor / Manager7
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Cook / Kitchen5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons10
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners1
  • Stockers and Order Fillers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail65
  • Food Service / Restaurants57
  • Consumer Goods35
  • Transportation & Logistics6
  • Real Estate4
  • Telecommunications3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified98 · 76%
  • Part-time19 · 15%
  • Full-time7 · 5%
  • Contract4 · 3%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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