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Portsmouth, NH Job Market Score

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  • Net hiring is positive (+8 this week — 8 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (16% open 30+ days)

Portsmouth, NH job market overview (May 2026)

The Portsmouth, NH job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 38 active job postings tracked here, 16% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and food service, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Portsmouth, NH job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Portsmouth, NH.

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Food Service2
  • Engineering1
  • Data Engineering1
  • Retail Associate1
  • Cook / Kitchen1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Light Truck Drivers3
  • Managers, All Other2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Sales Managers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail10
  • Food Service / Restaurants9
  • Transportation & Logistics7
  • Financial Services6
  • Technology5
  • Professional Services5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified29 · 76%
  • Part-time6 · 16%
  • Contract3 · 8%

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