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Stable

Portland, ME Job Market Score

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

Portland, ME job market overview (May 2026)

The Portland, ME job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 100 active job postings tracked here, 30% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in pharmacy and shift supervisor / service lead, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in pharmacy and shift supervisor / service lead.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Portland, ME job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time4$60k n=3
Part-time4
Contract2
Intern2
Temporary2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail51
Healthcare28
Food Service / Restaurants21
Financial Services12$60k n=3
Professional Services12

Top categories

  • Pharmacy6
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager4
  • Warehouse / Stocker3
  • Crew / Cashier3
  • Cook / Kitchen3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other6
  • Customer Service Representatives6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • General and Operations Managers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail51
  • Healthcare28
  • Food Service / Restaurants21
  • Financial Services12
  • Professional Services12
  • Transportation & Logistics11

Employment mix

  • Unspecified86 · 86%
  • Full-time4 · 4%
  • Part-time4 · 4%
  • Contract2 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 2%

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