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Somerville, MA Job Market Score

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  • Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+7 this week — 7 added vs 0 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (21% open 30+ days)

Somerville, MA job market overview (May 2026)

The Somerville, MA job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 47 active job postings tracked here, 21% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in cook / kitchen and retail associate, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in cook / kitchen and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Somerville, MA job market

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

Top categories

  • Cook / Kitchen6
  • Retail Associate4
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Store Supervisor / Manager3
  • Food Service2
  • Server / Host2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Production1
  • Project Management Specialists1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants28
  • Retail25
  • Consumer Goods7
  • Technology4
  • Energy3
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified33 · 70%
  • Part-time8 · 17%
  • Full-time3 · 6%
  • Contract3 · 6%

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