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The job market in Waltham, MA is looking very positive. The city’s future job growth is projected to be 34.72%, higher than the US average of 30.54%. Unemployment rate for the city is also low at 2.9%, much lower than the national average of 4.1%. This indicates that Waltham is creating jobs and it provides a good environment for new businesses or professionals looking to establish themselves there. With such a bright outlook, it's no surprise that many are choosing to call Waltham their home and make their way in the thriving job market there.

The unemployment rate in Waltham is 5.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Waltham has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 4.3% over the past year.
- The average salary in Waltham is $103,498.
- The median home cost in Waltham is $681,600

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Waltham? Legal ($160,071)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($15,804)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Management of Companies and Enterprises ($107,227)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($21,567)
- Average Income of Residents in Waltham ($49,193) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Waltham (5.9) is lower than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

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Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Waltham, Massachusetts that match your qualifications.

     JobsWaltham, MassachusettsUnited States
  $49,193$37,638
  $103,498$69,021
  5.96
  -9.1%-6.2%
  39.7%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationWaltham, MassachusettsUnited States
  Management$98,056$77,236
  Business, Financial$76,925$68,299
  Computer, Math$108,750$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$82,186$86,023
  Sciences$77,172$66,034
  Social Service$42,037$44,925
  Legal$160,071$88,013
  Education$48,333$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$46,466$43,591
  Health Practitioners$75,044$75,327
  Health Technicians$41,789$41,524
  Healthcare Support$40,208$25,441
  Fire Fighters$38,835$35,516
  Law Enforcement$90,972$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$15,804$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$25,938$23,378
  Personal Care$20,341$15,351
  Sales, Related$35,565$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$43,898$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$52,609$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$67,861$48,436
  Production$44,600$38,103
  Transportation$28,713$39,572
  Material Moving$30,125$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryWaltham, MassachusettsUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$54,066$44,287
  Manufacturing$89,167$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$41,842$51,301
  Retail Trade$30,295$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$32,231$43,256
  Utilities$88,425$77,546
  Information$66,094$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$76,005$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$61,875$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$93,301$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$107,227$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$36,299$30,687
  Educational Services$44,364$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$50,796$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$21,567$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$22,411$18,154
  Other Services$30,676$29,481
  Public Administration$77,786$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 14 years ago

My husband and I moved from west of Worcester to Waltham a few months ago and are really enjoying life here. We're situated in an apartment close to Moody Street and  More

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Waltham is home to two well respected colleges/universities: Bentley and Brandeis. That, however, is not all. For within half an hour or so, by commuter train or car,  More

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