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# Hiring in Somerville, MA — Top Employers & Pay Data

**State:** [Massachusetts Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/massachusetts?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 709

**Hiring momentum:** -3.6% — 163 new postings in the last 28 days vs 169 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 1,353
- Median salary: $98K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $58K – $130K
- Remote share: 7.9%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 1,353 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Somerville, MA runs 39% above the United States median ($98K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Somerville, MA: Computer Hardware (19% of all postings), followed by Software Development and Hospitals and Health Care.
- New postings for Somerville, MA held steady in the last 28 days (163 vs 169 in the 28 days before).

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Somerville, MA

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Hardware | 259 | $120K |
| Software Development | 162 | $130K |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 92 | $72K |
| Retail | 79 | $38K |
| Mental Health Care | 53 | — |
| Biotechnology Research | 53 | $170K |
| Environmental Services | 52 | — |
| Government Administration | 49 | $75K |
| Retail Groceries | 44 | — |
| Manufacturing | 35 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Somerville, MA

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate | 34 | — |
| Software Developer / Engineer | 31 | — |
| Residential Care Counselor | 31 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Somerville, MA

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Albertsons Companies Jobs & Careers — Grocery Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/albertsons-companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 44 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 140 employers filed 262 petitions; 10% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Somerville, MA

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| General Hospital | 32 | $108K |
| Wayfair | 10 | — |
| Generate:Biomedicines | 8 | — |
| Klaviyo | 7 | — |
| Formlabs | 7 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cambridge, MA Jobs — Open Roles & Pay Trends](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/massachusetts/cambridge?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 0.9 mi | 4202 | $151K |
| [Boston, MA Jobs — Hiring Trends & Top Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/massachusetts/boston?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 2.9 mi | 23582 | $115K |

[All H1B sponsors in Somerville, MA](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/somerville-ma?utm_source=ai_markdown)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Somerville, MA?

Technology, healthcare, education, hospitality, retail, and business services are among the most active hiring sectors in Somerville. Its position next to Cambridge and Boston means the local market blends neighborhood employers with access to larger regional job clusters.
### What entry-level jobs are common in Somerville, MA?

Entry-level openings in Somerville often show up in retail, food service, customer support, office coordination, and healthcare administration. Those roles are common starting points for candidates who want transit-friendly work close to the Cambridge and Boston core.
### How do I filter for remote vs on-site jobs in Somerville?

Use the work-type filters on this page to split remote, hybrid, and fully on-site jobs in Somerville. Remote openings are frequent in software and support functions, while hospitality, facilities, retail, and many healthcare jobs still require in-person attendance.
### How does Somerville compare to Cambridge and Boston for jobs?

Somerville's local market is smaller than Cambridge's or Boston's, but its transit links make the three function as a connected employment zone. Many candidates search all of them together because commuting times are short and industries overlap heavily.
### How can I expand my search beyond Somerville, MA?

Nearby city links are especially useful here because Cambridge, Boston, Medford, and surrounding markets often share the same labor pool. You can also use the <a href="/locations/massachusetts">Massachusetts jobs page</a> to compare opportunities statewide.
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