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Worcester, MA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Most postings refresh within a month (18% open 30+ days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+30 this week — 33 added vs 3 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (28% appear duplicated)

Worcester, MA job market overview (May 2026)

The Worcester, MA job market is currently cooling, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 200 active job postings tracked here, 18% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and pharmacy, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and pharmacy.
  • 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 sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare114——
Retail64——
Food Service / Restaurants39—$20.42/hr n=4
Financial Services5——
Consumer Goods5——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager10
  • Pharmacy9
  • Retail Associate6
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Registered Nurse5
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses26
  • Physical Therapists9
  • Managers, All Other8
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Pharmacy Technicians5
  • Retail Salespersons4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare114
  • Retail64
  • Food Service / Restaurants39
  • Financial Services5
  • Consumer Goods5
  • Transportation & Logistics4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified163 · 82%
  • Part-time26 · 13%
  • Temporary6 · 3%
  • Full-time3 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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