Boston, Massachusetts Job Market Report
Active Listings
23
Avg Salary Range
$142K - $183K
Remote %
26%
Ghost Rate
34%
H-1B Sponsors
14%
Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power
Compare Boston, MA commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 112.4).
Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator
Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).
$150,000
BEA Price Parity: 112.4
State tax applies
$158,007
BEA Price Parity: 118.4
State tax applies
To maintain the standard of living of $150,000 in Boston, you need at least $158,007 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Both MA and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.
Top Roles in Boston
- Member of the Technical Staff1
- AI Research Scientist1
- Partner Enablement Manager1
- Field Enablement Manager (Enablement Program and Platform Manager)1
- Enterprise Solutions Architect1
- Implementation Manager1
- Customer Experience Communications Operations Manager1
- Solutions Delivery Manager1
- Product Manager, Study Lifecycle1
- Leader, Product Support1
Top Hiring Companies
Benchling
10 listings
n8n
5 listings
Absentia Labs
2 listings
Harvey
2 listings
Cohere
1 listing
Counsel Health
1 listing
Ideals
1 listing
DraftKings
1 listing
Remote vs On-Site
Job Quality
ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 6 scored listings in Boston.
0%
Realistic
(0 jobs)
33%
Ambitious
(2 jobs)
33%
Overloaded
(2 jobs)
33%
Unrealistic
(2 jobs)
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Browse Boston JobsFrequently Asked Questions
How many jobs are available in Boston?
There are 23 active job listings in Boston, MA right now, pulled from 4 job boards and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 191.
What is the average salary in Boston?
Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Boston is $142K to $183K. Median salary sits at $150K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.
What percentage of Boston jobs are remote?
26% of active Boston listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.
How common are ghost jobs in Boston?
The average ghost probability across scored Boston listings is 34%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.
What are the top hiring companies in Boston?
The most active employers in Boston include Benchling, n8n, Absentia Labs, Harvey, Cohere. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.