--- title: Jobs in Waterville, ME — Hiring Now description: Browse jobs in Waterville, Maine with salary data, top employers, and leading industries shaped by Colby College and the central Maine service corridor. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine/waterville date: 2026-09-28T19:12:51Z og_description: Waterville, ME hiring is shaped by Colby College and the central Maine service corridor. Explore top employers, salary data, and current openings. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/lp1sya.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 Waterville, 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:** 177 ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 330 - Median salary: $52K - Salary range (P25–P75): $41K – $77K - Remote share: 10.9% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 330 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - Industries with the most postings in Waterville, ME: Hospitals and Health Care (28% of all postings), followed by Retail and Retail Groceries. - Pay in Waterville, ME runs 26% below the United States median ($52K 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 Waterville, ME | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Hospitals & Health Care | 93 | $58K | | Retail | 34 | — | | Retail Groceries | 30 | — | ## Top hiring companies in Waterville, ME | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [Albertsons Companies Jobs & Careers — Grocery Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/albertsons-companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 30 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 4 employers filed 15 petitions. ## Top visa sponsors in Waterville, ME | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | Colby College Security | 7 | — | | Spectrum Healthcare Partners | 4 | — | | MaineGeneral Health | 3 | — | | Continuum Dental Education | 1 | — | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Fairfield, ME Jobs — Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine/fairfield?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 3.0 mi | 42 | — | | [Jobs in Augusta, ME — Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine/augusta?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 18.2 mi | 935 | $59K | ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What industries are hiring most in Waterville, ME? Education, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and business services are the main hiring lanes in Waterville. That mix comes from Colby College and the central Maine service corridor and from major local employers such as Colby College, regional healthcare providers, retailers, and area manufacturers, which shape both blue-collar and professional demand. ### Who are the top employers hiring in Waterville, ME? Top employers in Waterville include Colby College, regional healthcare providers, retailers, and area manufacturers. 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 Waterville, ME? Waterville salaries are usually strongest in higher education administration, healthcare, manufacturing, and technical support roles. Retail and hospitality jobs tend to cluster below those categories. 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 Waterville, ME? Waterville has some hybrid and remote opportunities in education support, administration, technology, and finance, but many hospital, campus, retail, and plant jobs are still on site. 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 Waterville, ME? Fairfield is the closest paired market, while Augusta and Bangor become logical expansions if you want more government or larger regional healthcare employers. 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)