Framingham Employment Report

Anchoring the Innovation Economy of the Greater MetroWest Region, Framingham boasts a highly skilled labor force, an impressive average wage, and a diversified economic base. To better understand these aspects of our community, the City's Economic Development Industrial Corp. (EDIC) teamed with Framingham State University's MetroWest Economic Research Center (MERC) to conduct an in depth review of employment within the municipality.

Key Findings


Among the key facts that this report shed light on:
  • In 2013, Framingham’s 2,260 establishments generated 46,620 jobs.
  • 80% of these jobs were centered around the City's six major economic sectors:
    • Professional & Business Services
    • Education & Health
    • Trade, Transportation, & Utilities
    • Public
    • Manufacturing
  • That same year, townwide payroll amounted to $3.5 billion, producing a record average annual wage of $74,700.
  • This average annual wage exceeded the Greater MetroWest (GMW) average wage by 6%, the Massachusetts average wage by 21%, and the U.S. average wage by 50%.
  • In 2013, Framingham contributed one-quarter of GMW’s employment and payroll and 22% of GMW’s establishments.
colorful pie chart showing Framingham employment by sector

Release


On June 25, 2015, the City released the employment report before a packed house at the Sheraton-Framingham. Included in the program:
  • An introduction by Art Robert, Framingham's Head of Community & Economic Development
  • A presentation on the report's findings by Maureen Dunne, MERC's Director & a professor of economics at Framingham State University (FSU)
  • And lastly, a panel discussion moderated by EDIC Chair Mike Gatlin & consisting of State Senator Karen Spilka, Town Manager Robert Halpin, FSU Chairman Joseph Burchill, & local entrepreneur & CEO George Sakellaris.

picture of a panel of experts at an event discussing the framingham economy

Full Report


Interested in learning more? Find the full report, the executive summary, and the slide show presented during the report's release at the EDIC's webpage!