Grocery stores can make for great employment and Massachusetts is sure chock full of options. I was walking out of my food shopping experience the other night when I saw a sign in the exit hallway that said "Best-in-State Employer".

There are a few grocery stores that make the list for best of in 2024, but only one is ranked highest, according to Statista.

Mass. Grocery Chain Named 'Best-In-State Employer' For 2024

How does the Forbes ranking work?

On a scale of 0 to 10, respondents indicate how likely they are to recommend their own employer to friends or family – with 0 being the worst and 10 the best.

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People must love working for Trader Joe's as they rank number 5 in Massachusetts and fall under the retail and wholesale section of the millions that were surveyed across the country.

Trader Joe's is the highest ranking grocery chain in Massachusetts for best-in-state employer.

Trader Joe's was followed by Wegman's, Big Y World Class Market and then Whole Foods in that order.

Trader Joe's locations include:

  • Hadley, MA
  • Brookline, MA
  • Shrewsbury, MA
  • Somerville, MA
  • Boston, MA (4)
  • West Newton, MA
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Needham, MA
  • Allston, MA
  • Framingham, MA
  • Arlington, MA
  • Burlington, MA
  • Saugus, MA
  • Acton, MA
  • Foxborough, MA
  • Hingham, MA
  • Peabody, MA
  • Hanover, MA
  • Hyannis, MA
  • Milford, MA

Trader Joe's opened up in Pasadena, CA in 1967 and is known for its liberal mindset and being great to their employees.

Trader Joe's has a reputation for offering employees a wide range of benefits. Beyond competitive hourly pay, crew members can receive two raises each year. A performance review determines the amount of the pay increase. The store chain offers paid time off, too, which increases as crew members accrue tenure. -tastingtable.com

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