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Auburn, ME Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($115k vs $135k national)
  • Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)

Auburn, ME job market overview (May 2026)

The Auburn, ME job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 53 active job postings tracked here, 45% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Auburn, ME job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Auburn, ME.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail32——
Food Service / Restaurants20——
Consumer Goods14$115k n=7—
Transportation & Logistics2——
Healthcare1——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Retail Associate6
  • Restaurant Manager / GM3
  • Store Supervisor / Manager3
  • Engineering2
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Management Analysts1
  • Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail32
  • Food Service / Restaurants20
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Transportation & Logistics2
  • Healthcare1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified40 · 75%
  • Part-time8 · 15%
  • Full-time4 · 8%
  • Intern1 · 2%

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