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Portland, ME Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($46/hr vs $26/hr national)

Portland, ME job market overview (June 2026)

The Portland, ME job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 251 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and therapist (pt / ot / speech), with professional services as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in registered nurse and therapist (pt / ot / speech).
  • 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 category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Registered Nurse18—$51/hr n=5
Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)15—$56/hr n=6
Store Supervisor / Manager7——
Delivery Driver6——
Physician / Doctor5——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time36—$46/hr n=15
Contract13——
Full-time9——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Professional Services127—$46/hr n=17
Healthcare78—$46/hr n=17
Retail34——
Food Service / Restaurants31——
Transportation & Logistics30$50k n=3—

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse18
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)15
  • Store Supervisor / Manager7
  • Delivery Driver6
  • Physician / Doctor5
  • Nursing Assistant / CNA / PCT5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Light Truck Drivers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Customer Service Representatives2
  • Management Analysts1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services127
  • Healthcare78
  • Retail34
  • Food Service / Restaurants31
  • Transportation & Logistics30
  • Energy14

Employment mix

  • Unspecified192 · 76%
  • Part-time36 · 14%
  • Contract13 · 5%
  • Full-time9 · 4%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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