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Maine Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+68 this week — 68 added vs 0 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (25% open 30+ days)

Maine job market overview (May 2026)

The Maine job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 476 active job postings tracked here, 25% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and restaurant manager / gm, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and restaurant manager / gm.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Maine job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Maine.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time36——
Full-time9$60k n=3—
Temporary4——
Intern4——
Contract3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants228$70k n=4—
Retail220——
Healthcare35——
Consumer Goods29——
Manufacturing17——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier61
  • Restaurant Manager / GM44
  • Store Supervisor / Manager42
  • Retail Associate33
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead17
  • Delivery Driver9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons27
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers27
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers23
  • General and Operations Managers17
  • Managers, All Other13
  • Customer Service Representatives11

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants228
  • Retail220
  • Healthcare35
  • Consumer Goods29
  • Manufacturing17
  • Professional Services14

Employment mix

  • Unspecified420 · 88%
  • Part-time36 · 8%
  • Full-time9 · 2%
  • Temporary4 · 1%
  • Intern4 · 1%
  • Contract3 · 1%

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