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Portland, ME Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+19 this week — 19 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (33% 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 120 active job postings tracked here, 33% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in shift supervisor / service lead and store supervisor / manager, 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 shift supervisor / service lead and store supervisor / manager.
  • 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
Part-time13
Full-time8$60k n=3
Temporary2
Intern2
Contract2

Top categories

  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead7
  • Store Supervisor / Manager7
  • Pharmacy6
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Retail Associate4
  • Warehouse / Stocker3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other10
  • Customer Service Representatives7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail54
  • Food Service / Restaurants31
  • Healthcare28
  • Transportation & Logistics22
  • Professional Services14
  • Financial Services11

Employment mix

  • Unspecified93 · 78%
  • Part-time13 · 11%
  • Full-time8 · 7%
  • Temporary2 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 2%
  • Contract2 · 2%

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