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Retail Jobs in Massachusetts

1,607 retail openings across Massachusetts. Every listing links straight to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.

Retail hiring in Massachusetts: the current picture

There are 1,607 retail openings in Massachusetts. Employers added at least 8 new retail postings in Massachusetts in the past week.

Hiring is concentrated: JD Sports / Hibbett alone accounts for roughly 92% of open roles, with CVS Health and Target next in line. Boston has the deepest pool (60 openings), followed by Burlington (16) and Cambridge (11). Of postings that specify a schedule, 50% are full-time, 49% part-time. 1 listings are remote-eligible — a small slice (about 1%) of the market.

Posted pay in Massachusetts roughly mirrors the national picture — 2% of salaried postings advertise $100K or more, versus 3% nationwide. The median posted salary is about $31,000 here, compared with roughly $31,000 across all states.

For context beyond current listings: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the average annual wage for retail salespersons in Massachusetts at $40,000 (median $37,000) as of May 2025. Posted salaries on new openings here currently run below that benchmark — entry-level and high-turnover roles tend to dominate fresh postings. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.

What do retail jobs pay in Massachusetts?

139 of the 1,607retail postings in Massachusetts list pay (9%). Among those, the median posted salary is about $31,000 a year, and 2% advertise $100K or more.

Based on the 139 postings that list pay. Postings without listed pay are excluded.

Top employers hiring now

  • JD Sports / Hibbett1,475
  • CVS Health146
  • Target132
  • OReilly Auto99
  • Knitwell Retail (Lane Bryant/Maurices/Loft)40
  • J.Crew36
  • Five Below36
  • Dollar General33

Where the jobs are

  • Boston60
  • Burlington16
  • Cambridge11
  • Saugus10
  • Brockton10
  • Worcester10
  • Marlborough10
  • Lowell9
  • Plymouth9
  • Leominster9

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Frequently asked questions

How many retail jobs are open in Massachusetts?

There are 1,607 retail job postings in Massachusetts. At least 8 of them were posted within the past week.

What do retail jobs pay in Massachusetts?

Among the 139 postings that list pay, the median advertised salary is about $31,000 a year, and 2% offer $100K or more. Use the salary tool above to see where a specific number ranks.

Who is hiring for retail jobs in Massachusetts?

The employers with the most open retail roles in Massachusetts are JD Sports / Hibbett (1,475 openings), CVS Health (146), and Target (132). Every listing links directly to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.

Are there remote retail jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes — 1 of the retail postings in Massachusetts are remote-eligible (about 1% of the market).