Jobs in Portland, ME
251 active postings tracked in Portland, ME · collapsed to 221 roles.
Portland, ME Job Market Score
- 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.
- 100% of postings in Portland, ME have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 40 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 153+ days.
- 11% of postings list a salary range (27 of 251).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $46/hr, with 63% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Aya Healthcare, HDR Inc, and Burns & McDonnell.
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.
- 251Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 251Open 30+ days100% of active
- 4Remote / hybrid2% of active
- 11%List salary27 of 251
- 63%Hourly17 of disclosed
- $62kMedian annual (max)
- $46/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 40dMedian agep90 153d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
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%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Respiratory TherapistTherapist (PT / OT / Speech)
Encompass Health · Portland, ME · ibwsjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 months ago
- Smart Home Consultant
ADT · Portland, ME · fa-erqb-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 months ago
- Physical Therapist Asst.Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)
Encompass Health · Portland, ME · ibwsjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 months ago
- Project Superintendent - Traveling
Turner Construction · Portland, ME · turnerconstruction.csod.com
posted 4 months ago
- Project Safety Manager - Traveling
Turner Construction · Portland, ME · turnerconstruction.csod.com
posted 4 months ago
- Traveling Project Executive
Turner Construction · Portland, ME · turnerconstruction.csod.com
posted 4 months ago
- Traveling MEP Manager
Turner Construction · Portland, ME · turnerconstruction.csod.com
posted 4 months ago
- Project Manager - Traveling
Turner Construction · Portland, ME · turnerconstruction.csod.com
posted 4 months ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1364096-1)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Portland, ME · pandacareers.com
posted 4 months ago
- Store Manager (P1-1362663-2)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Portland, ME · pandacareers.com
posted 4 months ago
- Service LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Chipotle · Portland, ME · jobs.chipotle.com
posted 5 months ago
- Investigative Reporter
Sinclair Broadcast Group · Portland, ME · edyy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 5 months ago
- Sales and Marketing Specialist
Sinclair Broadcast Group · Portland, ME · edyy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 5 months ago
- Infrastructure & Capital Projects- Field Construction Manager, ANS
Accenture · Portland, ME · accenture.com
$100k–$110k · posted 5 months ago
- General Superintendent - Traveling
Turner Construction · Portland, ME · turnerconstruction.csod.com
posted 6 months ago
- 700 - Designers - RE-Design Consultant - Exempt
Ethan Allen · Portland, ME · jobs.dayforcehcm.com
$30k–$70k · posted 7 months ago
- Speech PathologistTherapist (PT / OT / Speech)
Encompass Health · Portland, ME · ibwsjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 7 months ago
- Neuropsychologist - Contract (1099) - MainePhysician / Doctor
Lyra Health · Portland, ME · careers.lyrahealth.com
posted 7 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1350674-1)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Portland, ME · pandacareers.com
posted 8 months ago