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Portland, TN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (6% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+9 this week — 9 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 31% from the last 14 days)

Portland, TN job market overview (May 2026)

The Portland, TN job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 49 active job postings tracked here, 57% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Portland, TN job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager18
  • Retail Associate7
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Warehouse / Stocker4
  • Restaurant Manager / GM2
  • Delivery Driver2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons1
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail38
  • Food Service / Restaurants10
  • Manufacturing2
  • Healthcare1
  • Energy1
  • Real Estate1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified43 · 88%
  • Full-time3 · 6%
  • Part-time2 · 4%
  • Contract1 · 2%

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