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Westwood, MA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($25.83/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (0% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 8% from the last 14 days)

Westwood, MA job market overview (May 2026)

The Westwood, MA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 26 active job postings tracked here, 92% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in beauty advisor / stylist and retail associate, 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 beauty advisor / stylist and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Westwood, MA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time12—$25.83/hr n=5
Full-time2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail19—$25.83/hr n=6
Consumer Goods14—$25.83/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants5——
Financial Services2——

Top categories

  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Retail Associate2
  • Accounting1
  • Food Service1
  • Crew / Cashier1
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail19
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Food Service / Restaurants5
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified12 · 46%
  • Part-time12 · 46%
  • Full-time2 · 8%

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