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Portage, IN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+5 this week — 5 added vs 0 removed)

Portage, IN job market overview (May 2026)

The Portage, IN job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 79 active job postings tracked here, 48% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and server / host, with food service / restaurants 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 store supervisor / manager and server / host.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Portage, IN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Portage, IN.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager10
  • Server / Host10
  • Food Service6
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Cook / Kitchen4
  • Restaurant Manager / GM3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other4
  • General and Operations Managers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Waiters and Waitresses3
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants49
  • Retail23
  • Real Estate6
  • Financial Services3
  • Healthcare3
  • Technology1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified66 · 84%
  • Full-time5 · 6%
  • Part-time5 · 6%
  • Intern3 · 4%

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