Jobs & Economy in Quincy
Quincy's economy runs on a real, genuinely distinct finance-and-insurance base relative to this pass's other Massachusetts Tier A markets.
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Learn moreA real, substantial finance-and-insurance anchor
Finance, insurance, and real estate account for the largest single share of Quincy employment, anchored by State Street Corporation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, both maintaining a real, substantial presence in the city.
A diversified roster of additional major employers
Boston Scientific, Walmart, Arbella Insurance Group, Boston Financial Data Services, and Jay Cashman Inc. (a construction and development company employing over 1,000) round out Quincy's most prominent employers.
Modest, steady employment growth
Quincy's employment grew approximately 1.82% from 2023 to 2024, reaching approximately 58,700 workers -- a real, steady, if modest, growth pace.
Key takeaways
- Finance, insurance, and real estate anchor Quincy's economy, led by State Street Corporation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.
- Boston Scientific, Walmart, Arbella Insurance, and Jay Cashman Inc. round out a diversified employer roster.
- Quincy's employment grew a real, steady 1.82% from 2023 to 2024.
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