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.

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