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South Portland, ME Job Market Score

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  • Net hiring is positive (+20 this week — 20 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (40% open 30+ days)

South Portland, ME job market overview (May 2026)

The South Portland, ME job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 77 active job postings tracked here, 40% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • 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 Associate18
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
  • Store Supervisor / Manager4
  • Engineering2
  • Cook / Kitchen2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other6
  • Retail Salespersons6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Stockers and Order Fillers2
  • Software Developers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail59
  • Consumer Goods32
  • Food Service / Restaurants23
  • Manufacturing6
  • Technology4
  • Transportation & Logistics1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified64 · 83%
  • Full-time5 · 6%
  • Part-time5 · 6%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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