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Waltham, MA Job Market Score

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  • Pay is above the national median ($305k vs $135k national)
  • Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+20 this week — 20 added vs 0 removed)

Waltham, MA job market overview (May 2026)

The Waltham, MA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 185 active job postings tracked here, 50% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and engineering, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in director and engineering.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Waltham, MA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director27$316k n=24—
Engineering5——
Cook / Kitchen5——
Crew / Cashier5——
Retail Associate4——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Intern10——
Contract7$236k n=5—
Part-time2——
Temporary1——
Full-time1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail77——
Healthcare50$313k n=32—
Technology42——
Manufacturing16——
Food Service / Restaurants13——

Top categories

  • Director27
  • Engineering5
  • Cook / Kitchen5
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Retail Associate4
  • Product Manager4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Pharmacy Technicians5
  • Managers, All Other5
  • Project Management Specialists5
  • Software Developers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail77
  • Healthcare50
  • Technology42
  • Manufacturing16
  • Food Service / Restaurants13
  • Consumer Goods10

Employment mix

  • Unspecified164 · 89%
  • Intern10 · 5%
  • Contract7 · 4%
  • Part-time2 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Full-time1 · 1%

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