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South 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)
  • Few reposted listings (8% appear duplicated)

South Portland, ME job market overview (June 2026)

The South Portland, ME job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 103 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist, 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 retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

South Portland, ME job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in South Portland, ME.

Top categories

  • Retail Associate21
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist11
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Store Supervisor / Manager7
  • Cook / Kitchen3
  • Server / Host2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Stockers and Order Fillers2
  • Customer Service Representatives1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail80
  • Consumer Goods33
  • Food Service / Restaurants27
  • Manufacturing5
  • Technology4
  • Healthcare2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified84 · 82%
  • Part-time10 · 10%
  • Full-time5 · 5%
  • Temporary2 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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