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# Jobs in Auburn, ME — Salary & Top Employers

**State:** [Maine Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 198
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 344
- Median salary: $45K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $37K – $55K
- Remote share: 5.5%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 344 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Auburn, ME runs 36% below the United States median ($45K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Auburn, ME: Hospitals and Health Care (28% of all postings), followed by Retail and Retail Groceries.

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Auburn, ME

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 98 | $45K |
| Retail | 87 | $37K |
| Retail Groceries | 54 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Auburn, ME

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Albertsons Companies Jobs & Careers — Grocery Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/albertsons-companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 54 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 1 employer filed 1 petition.

## Top visa sponsors in Auburn, ME

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Maine Medical Center | 1 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Jobs in Lewiston, ME — Open Roles & Pay Trends](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine/lewiston?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 0.8 mi | 816 | $60K |
| [Jobs in Turner, ME — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine/turner?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 11.0 mi | 0 | — |
| [Jobs in Bowdoinham, ME — Hiring Trends & Top Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine/bowdoinham?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 17.7 mi | 0 | — |
| [Jobs in Freeport, ME — Salaries & Companies Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine/freeport?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 17.8 mi | 217 | $51K |
| [Hiring in Brunswick, ME — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine/brunswick?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 18.3 mi | 207 | $55K |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Auburn, ME?

Healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and retail are the main hiring lanes in Auburn. That mix comes from the Lewiston-Auburn twin-city market along the Androscoggin River and from major local employers such as Central Maine Medical Center, Auburn Manufacturing, and regional retail and warehouse operators, which shape both blue-collar and professional demand.
### What is the typical salary range for jobs in Auburn, ME?

Pay in Auburn is usually strongest in healthcare, industrial production, and supervisory logistics roles, while retail and entry-level service work tends to sit closer to local medians. Salary benchmarks on this page are the best way to compare current listings because pay can shift a lot between entry-level service work and higher-skill local specialties.
### Who are the top employers hiring in Auburn, ME?

Top employers in Auburn include Central Maine Medical Center, Auburn Manufacturing, and regional retail and warehouse operators. The employer table on this page helps you see which organizations are active now instead of relying on a static “largest employers” list that can lag the market.
### Are there remote jobs available in Auburn, ME?

Auburn has some hybrid openings in administration, customer support, and professional services, but the city’s core demand still leans toward on-site healthcare, production, and distribution work. Use the remote filter on this page to separate fully remote, hybrid, and on-site jobs based on what employers are advertising right now.
### How can I expand my job search beyond Auburn, ME?

Lewiston is the closest expansion path, and Portland or Augusta become the next logical searches if you want a larger employer base without leaving southern or central Maine. The nearby cities table on this page and the <a href="/locations/maine">Maine jobs</a> page make it easier to widen the search without losing location context.
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