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South Portland, ME Job Market Score

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  • Net hiring is positive (+21 this week — 21 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (38% open 30+ days)

South Portland, ME job market overview (May 2026)

The South Portland, ME job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 78 active job postings tracked here, 38% 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 a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • 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 & Logistics2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified65 · 83%
  • Full-time5 · 6%
  • Part-time5 · 6%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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