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Waltham, 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)
  • Pay is above the national median ($313k vs $130k national)

Waltham, MA job market overview (June 2026)

The Waltham, MA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 219 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and cook / kitchen, with healthcare 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 director and cook / kitchen.
  • 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
Director45$316k n=19—
Cook / Kitchen7——
Pharmacy6——
Product Manager6——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist5——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Intern8——
Contract7$316k n=3—
Full-time4——
Part-time1——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare91$315k n=24—
Retail62——
Technology44——
Food Service / Restaurants20——
Manufacturing15——

Top categories

  • Director45
  • Cook / Kitchen7
  • Pharmacy6
  • Product Manager6
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Retail Associate5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Project Management Specialists4
  • Software Developers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Sales Managers1
  • Managers, All Other1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare91
  • Retail62
  • Technology44
  • Food Service / Restaurants20
  • Manufacturing15
  • Consumer Goods12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified198 · 90%
  • Intern8 · 4%
  • Contract7 · 3%
  • Full-time4 · 2%
  • Part-time1 · 0%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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