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Worcester, 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 ($49/hr vs $26/hr national)

Worcester, MA job market overview (June 2026)

The Worcester, MA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 264 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and therapist (pt / ot / speech), 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 registered nurse and therapist (pt / ot / speech).
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Worcester, MA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Registered Nurse29—$56/hr n=6
Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)18—$62/hr n=3
Store Supervisor / Manager16——
Healthcare Other8——
Physician / Doctor7——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time24$250k n=3—
Part-time19—$56/hr n=10
Contract8——
Temporary4——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare132—$49/hr n=14
Retail61——
Professional Services40—$49/hr n=14
Food Service / Restaurants39$96k n=3—
Financial Services30——

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse29
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)18
  • Store Supervisor / Manager16
  • Healthcare Other8
  • Physician / Doctor7
  • Pharmacy5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses18
  • Physical Therapists9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Pharmacy Technicians2
  • Mental Health Counselors2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare132
  • Retail61
  • Professional Services40
  • Food Service / Restaurants39
  • Financial Services30
  • Consumer Goods8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified208 · 79%
  • Full-time24 · 9%
  • Part-time19 · 7%
  • Contract8 · 3%
  • Temporary4 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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