Largest employer
5,952
people work at UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc., the largest employer
University of Massachusetts and Worcester Polytechnic Institute are the next largest employers in Worcester.
Bell Hill, Worcester
The job market inWorcester
103,343 people work in the Worcester metro. See where they work, what they do and what they earn.
Job titles
4,743
people work in social worker roles
Social worker is the most common job title in Worcester. Teaching professional is growing fastest, up 10.4% in a year.
Shrewsbury Street, Worcester
In demand
1,173
open postings for registered nurse roles
The most in-demand occupation in Worcester. Postings for registered nurse are up 17.7% from a year ago.
Union Hill, Worcester
Hiring
8,036
job postings were active in Worcester in June 2026
Up 4.1% from a year earlier.
Quinsigamond Village, Worcester
Industries
25,644
people work in healthcare and wellness services
Another 12,575 work in education services and 4,718 in financial services.
College Hill, Worcester
Growth
1,320
jobs added over the past year at the largest employers that grew
Net headcount change across the 92 largest employers that grew. Worcestershire County Council grew fastest, up 135.5%.
Main South, Worcester
Pay
$93,126
is the median salary for information technology workers here
The best-paid job function in Worcester. The median across the US is $67,324.
Elm Park, Worcester
That's the job market in Worcester.
Everything behind the story, from the largest employers to what each job pays, is below.
What are the largest companies in Worcester?
The largest employer in the Worcester metro is UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc., with about 5,952 people working in the area as of June 2026. About 103,343 people work across the metro. Total headcount in the Worcester metro grew 2.92% over the past year.
Data source: Revelio LabsCoverage: Worcester, MA (Census CBSA)Data as of June 2026
Workers in the Worcester metro
103,343
103,343 jobs
12-month headcount change
+2.92%
across the Worcester metro
Average salary
$85,543
across employers, June 2026
How is the job market in Worcester?
Worcester employers had 8,036 active job postings in June 2026, up 4.1% from a year earlier. See job openings and hiring trends.
How many people work in Worcester?
About 103,343 people work in the Worcester metro as of June 2026, according to Revelio Labs workforce data. Total headcount in the Worcester metro grew 2.92% over the past year.
Sourced from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Healthcare and wellness services is the largest industry by headcount, at 25,644 jobs, followed by education services (12,575) and financial services (4,718). See top industries.
UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc. is the largest employer, with about 5,952 people in the Worcester metro. Worcestershire County Council grew fastest among the largest employers, up +135.5%. Employers here had 8,036 active job postings in June 2026. See hiring trends.
- Metro area
- Worcester, MA
- State
- Massachusetts
- Workers in the metro
- 103,343
- Largest employer
- UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc.
- Largest industry
- Healthcare and Wellness Services
- 12-month change
- +2.92%
- Data as of
- June 2026
Top 15 largest companies in Worcester by employees (2026)
UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc. employs the most people in the Worcester metro, followed by University of Massachusetts and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc. | 5,952 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 2 | University of Massachusetts | 2,941 | Education Services | ||
| 3 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | 2,204 | Education Services | ||
| 4 | Worcester Public Schools | 1,779 | Education Services | ||
| 5 | Clark University | 1,466 | Education Services | ||
| 6 | College of the Holy Cross (Massachusetts) | 1,367 | Education Services | ||
| 7 | State of Massachusetts | 1,199 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 8 | The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. | 1,166 | Finance | ||
| 9 | Tenet Healthcare Corp. | 1,015 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 10 | Government of the United States of America | 951 | Public Sector Management |
Source: Revelio Labs workforce data, Worcester metro, June 2026. How we count.
This is the top 15. Revelio tracks employers across the Worcester metro, with headcount by job function, hiring rate and attrition for each.
Walk through the full list with an expertTop industries in Worcester in 2026
The largest industries in the Worcester metro by headcount, from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Jobs by industry across the Worcester metro
Healthcare and wellness services, education services and financial services each employ more than 4,000 people here.
Loading- Healthcare and wellness services employs 25,644 people across the metro, the most of any industry.
Source: Revelio Labs, Worcester, June 2026.
Fastest growing companies in Worcester (2026)
Worcestershire County Council grew fastest, up +135.5%. 92 of the 200 largest employers in Worcester added employees over the past year.
Companies growing fastest in Worcester (June 2025 to June 2026)
Companies shrinking fastest in Worcester (June 2025 to June 2026)
Percent change in local headcount among the largest employers in the Worcester metro, June 2025 to June 2026.
The full top 10 growing and shrinking employers in Worcester, and where people leaving them go next.
See the full list with an expertCompanies hiring the most in Worcester (2026)
| Company | Active postings |
|---|---|
| Government of United Kingdom | 112 |
| Tenet Healthcare Corp. | 85 |
| UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc. | 76 |
Active postings as of June 2026.
Most common and in-demand jobs in Worcester (2026)
Share of the Worcester metro workforce by job function, from career profiles.
Workforce by job function
LoadingSource: Revelio Labs career profiles, Worcester metro, June 2026.
Most common job titles
- 1Social Worker4,743
- 2Registered Nurse4,387
- 3Physician3,216
Fastest growing job titles
- 1Teaching Professional+10.4%
- 2Community Outreach+8.8%
- 3Physician+7.6%
In-demand jobs in Worcester
Occupations with the most active job postings in the Worcester metro.
| Occupation | Active postings | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 1,173 | +17.7% |
| Physician | 526 | -10.5% |
| Rehabilitation Therapist | 492 | +9.6% |
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, Worcester metro, June 2026. Change is active postings vs June 2025.
Worcester job market: hiring trends (2026)
Worcester employers had 8,036 active job postings in June 2026, up 4.1% from a year earlier.
8,036
Active job postings
as of June 2026
+4.1%
Change vs last year
active postings vs June 2025
Active job postings by month, Worcester metro, Jun 2024 to Jun 2026
Loading- Worcester employers had 8,036 active postings in Jun 2026, up 4.1% from Jun 2025.
- Active postings bottomed at 7,457 in May 2026 and peaked at 12,821 in Nov 2024.
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, deduplicated across job boards and company career sites.
Hiring and attrition rates for every Worcester employer, broken out by role.
Compare hiring rates with an expertAverage salary in Worcester (2026)
Median salary by job function in Worcester
Information technology pays the most. 6 of 10 functions pay above the US median.
Salaries from job postings and modeled compensation. Figures are annual base pay in USD.
Salary by role, seniority and employer in Worcester, compared with any other metro.
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Worcester companies: frequently asked questions
UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc. is the largest employer in the Worcester metro, with about 5,952 people working in the area as of June 2026.
By local headcount, the 10 largest companies in Worcester are UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc., University of Massachusetts, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester Public Schools, Clark University, College of the Holy Cross (Massachusetts), State of Massachusetts, The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., Tenet Healthcare Corp. and Government of the United States of America, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
About 103,343 people work in the Worcester metro, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
By headcount across the metro, the biggest industries are healthcare and wellness services (25,644 jobs), education services (12,575) and financial services (4,718).
Among the largest employers in the Worcester metro, Worcestershire County Council (+135.5%), Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH (+65.7%) and Worcester Railers Hc Charitable Foundation, Inc. (+53.6%) grew fastest from June 2025 to June 2026.
By active job postings, the most in-demand occupations in the Worcester metro are registered nurse, physician and rehabilitation therapist, as of June 2026.
Worcester employers had 8,036 active job postings in June 2026, up 4.1% from a year earlier.
Monthly. This page reflects data as of June 2026.
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How we count
Revelio Labs counts the people who work at each employer in a metro area, based on public professional profiles. Each count is the employer's headcount in the metro at the end of the month, and it includes the employer's subsidiaries. We count the whole metro area, not just the city limits. Our counts are statistical estimates, so they can come in below a company's reported headcount, especially where many workers are part-time or seasonal.
Coverage of hourly and frontline jobs
Some workers are more likely to have an online profile than others. White-collar workers show up more than blue-collar workers, and people in big cities show up more than people in smaller ones. To correct for this, Revelio weights its data by occupation, comparing it with official workforce statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For example, if only a quarter of workers in a role have a profile, each profile we see counts as about four people. Counts for employers with many hourly workers, such as retail, hospitality, and home care, depend most on this adjustment and carry the widest margin.
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Revelio Labs. 'Largest Companies in Worcester.' Data as of June 2026. reveliolabs.com/locations/cities/worcester-ma-job-market
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