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# Jobs in Portland, ME — Top Employers & Pay Data

**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:** 1,398

**Hiring momentum:** -11.8% — 60 new postings in the last 28 days vs 68 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 2,114
- Median salary: $59K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $45K – $90K
- Remote share: 7.8%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 2,114 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Portland, ME runs 15% below the United States median ($59K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Portland, ME: Hospitals and Health Care (13% of all postings), followed by Retail and Retail Groceries.
- New postings for Portland, ME fell 12% in the last 28 days (60 vs 68 in the 28 days before).

*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 Portland, ME

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 281 | $63K |
| Retail | 231 | $38K |
| Retail Groceries | 187 | — |
| Insurance | 122 | $75K |
| Civil Engineering | 86 | $108K |
| Mental Health Care | 81 | $46K |
| Hospitality | 76 | $40K |
| Software Development | 65 | $163K |
| Financial Services | 49 | — |
| Retail Apparel & Fashion | 43 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Portland, ME

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate | 139 | $37K |
| Customer Service Representative | 54 | — |
| Delivery Driver | 50 | — |
| CDL Driver | 35 | — |
| Assistant Manager | 35 | — |
| General Manager | 32 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Portland, ME

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Albertsons Companies Jobs & Careers — Grocery Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/albertsons-companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 187 |
| [WSP Jobs & Careers — Engineering & Infrastructure](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/wsp?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 61 |
| [LifeStance Health Jobs & Careers — Mental Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/life-stance-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 47 |
| [CVS Health Jobs & Careers — Pharmacy & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/cvs-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 34 |
| [Towne Park Jobs & Careers — Hospitality & Valet Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/towne-park?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 30 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 30 employers filed 58 petitions; 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Portland, ME

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| WEX | 10 | — |
| MaineHealth | 6 | — |
| RitePros | 5 | — |
| Spectrum Healthcare Partners | 3 | — |
| VIA | 2 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [South Portland, ME Jobs — Hiring Trends & Top Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine/south-portland?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 1.4 mi | 92 | $44K |
| [Jobs in Westbrook, ME — Salaries & Companies Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine/westbrook?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 5.8 mi | 263 | $68K |
| [Hiring in Scarborough, ME — Jobs & Salary Outlook](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine/scarborough?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 6.0 mi | 374 | $49K |
| [Hiring in Windham, ME — Open Roles & Pay Trends](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine/windham?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 11.8 mi | 95 | $46K |
| [Jobs in Biddeford, ME — Jobs & Salary Outlook](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine/biddeford?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 15.0 mi | 150 | $41K |
| [Jobs in Freeport, ME — Salaries & Companies Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine/freeport?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 15.8 mi | 217 | $51K |

[All H1B sponsors in Portland, ME](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/portland-me?utm_source=ai_markdown)

## Frequently Asked Questions

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

Healthcare, professional services, hospitality, technology, and logistics are the main hiring lanes in Portland. That mix comes from Maine's largest city, working waterfront, and primary commercial center and from major local employers such as Maine Medical Center, WEX, Unum, and a dense mix of hospitality and logistics employers, which shape both blue-collar and professional demand.
### What is the typical salary range for jobs in Portland, ME?

Portland usually posts some of Maine's stronger urban pay because healthcare systems, finance, insurance, and specialized business roles cluster there. Hospitality and entry-level retail remain active but pay less. 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 Portland, ME?

Top employers in Portland include Maine Medical Center, WEX, Unum, and a dense mix of hospitality and logistics employers. 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.
### How does Portland's job market compare to other Maine cities?

Portland has its own profile because of Maine's largest city, working waterfront, and primary commercial center. Compared with larger Maine hubs, it may offer less total volume but a clearer concentration in healthcare, professional services, hospitality, technology, and logistics, which can be useful if you want a market with a stronger local identity than a broad metro mix.
### Are there remote jobs available in Portland, ME?

Portland offers one of Maine's deepest pools of hybrid and remote-eligible work in tech, finance, support, and professional services. At the same time, hospitals, restaurants, logistics, and waterfront operations remain largely in person. Use the remote filter on this page to separate fully remote, hybrid, and on-site jobs based on what employers are advertising right now.
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