--- title: Jobs in Augusta, ME — Hiring Now description: Explore jobs in Augusta, Maine with pay benchmarks, major employers, and local hiring trends tied to Maine's capital on the Kennebec River. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine/augusta date: 2026-09-28T19:12:51Z og_description: From Maine's capital on the Kennebec River to key local employers, Augusta, ME has a distinct job market. See salaries and who's hiring. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/t5gm3f.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: Maine url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine --- # Jobs in Augusta, ME — Hiring Now **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:** 674 ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 935 - Median salary: $59K - Salary range (P25–P75): $48K – $89K - Remote share: 10.3% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 935 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - Industries with the most postings in Augusta, ME: General Government (27% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and Retail. - Pay in Augusta, ME runs 15% below the United States median ($59K vs $70K). *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 Augusta, ME | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Government Administration | 252 | $60K | | Hospitals & Health Care | 230 | $75K | | Retail | 117 | $37K | ## Top roles hiring in Augusta, ME | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Registered Nurse | 46 | $103K | | Retail Sales Associate | 35 | — | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 11 employers filed 16 petitions. ## Top visa sponsors in Augusta, ME | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | 3i Infotech Ltd. | 3 | — | | TRC Companies | 2 | — | | Maine | 2 | — | | MaineGeneral Health | 2 | — | | Honeywell | 1 | — | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Winthrop, ME Jobs — Top Employers & Pay Data](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine/winthrop?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 9.8 mi | 0 | — | | [Jobs in Waterville, ME — Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine/waterville?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 18.2 mi | 330 | $52K | ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What industries are hiring most in Augusta, ME? State government, healthcare, education, and business services are the main hiring lanes in Augusta. That mix comes from Maine's capital on the Kennebec River and from major local employers such as the State of Maine, MaineGeneral Health, and the University of Maine at Augusta, which shape both blue-collar and professional demand. ### Who are the top employers hiring in Augusta, ME? Top employers in Augusta include the State of Maine, MaineGeneral Health, and the University of Maine at Augusta. 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. ### What is the typical salary range for jobs in Augusta, ME? Augusta compensation is shaped by public-sector pay bands, healthcare demand, and office-based support work. Clinical, technical, and management roles generally outrun entry-level clerical or service positions. 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. ### Are there remote jobs available in Augusta, ME? Remote work exists in Augusta for administrative, technology, and some professional services jobs, although many government and healthcare openings remain tied to in-person operations. 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 Augusta, ME? Many job seekers widen the search from Augusta to Waterville, Winthrop, and Lewiston-Auburn, especially when they want more healthcare, education, or industrial options. The nearby cities table on this page and the Maine jobs page make it easier to widen the search without losing location context. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)