--- title: Jobs in Westbrook, ME — Salaries & Companies Hiring description: Explore jobs in Westbrook, Maine with pay benchmarks, major employers, and local hiring trends tied to the Presumpscot River industrial corridor just west of. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine/westbrook date: 2026-09-28T19:12:51Z og_description: From the Presumpscot River industrial corridor just west of Portland to key local employers, Westbrook, ME has a distinct job market. See salaries and who's hiring. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/oqsrj7.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 Westbrook, ME — Salaries & Companies Hiring **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:** 166 ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 263 - Median salary: $68K - Salary range (P25–P75): $46K – $106K - Remote share: 4.9% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 263 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - Industries with the most postings in Westbrook, ME: Wholesale Building Materials (15% of all postings), followed by Biotechnology Research and Hospitals and Health Care. - Pay in Westbrook, ME runs 4% below the United States median ($68K 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 Westbrook, ME | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Wholesale Building Materials | 39 | — | | Biotechnology Research | 35 | $113K | | Hospitals & Health Care | 33 | — | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 4 employers filed 21 petitions. ## Top visa sponsors in Westbrook, ME | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | Idexx Laboratories | 16 | — | | Abbott | 3 | — | | Lowe’s Home Improvement | 1 | — | | ITNAmerica | 1 | — | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Jobs in Portland, ME — Top Employers & Pay Data](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine/portland?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 5.8 mi | 2114 | $59K | | [Hiring in Scarborough, ME — Jobs & Salary Outlook](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine/scarborough?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 6.3 mi | 374 | $49K | | [South Portland, ME Jobs — Hiring Trends & Top Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine/south-portland?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 7.0 mi | 92 | $44K | | [Hiring in Windham, ME — Open Roles & Pay Trends](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine/windham?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 8.0 mi | 95 | $46K | | [Jobs in Biddeford, ME — Jobs & Salary Outlook](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine/biddeford?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 13.4 mi | 150 | $41K | ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is manufacturing a major employer in Westbrook, ME? Yes. Manufacturing is one of the defining parts of Westbrook's labor market because of the Presumpscot River industrial corridor just west of Portland. It tends to influence both direct hiring and adjacent demand in suppliers, maintenance, transport, or support services. ### Who are the top employers hiring in Westbrook, ME? Top employers in Westbrook include IDEXX Laboratories, Sappi's paper mill, and Portland-metro logistics and retail 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. ### What is the typical salary range for jobs in Westbrook, ME? Westbrook pay is often strongest in biotech, advanced manufacturing, plant operations, and management roles. Routine service or entry-level retail work usually sits lower. 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. ### How do I filter for remote vs on-site jobs in Westbrook, ME? Use the remote-work filter on this page to split listings by remote, hybrid, or on-site status. That is especially useful in Westbrook, where the same employer base can include office roles with flexibility alongside operational jobs tied to stores, plants, hospitals, or field work. ### How can I expand my job search beyond Westbrook, ME? Portland, Scarborough, and South Portland are the main companion searches, since many employers and commuters move across those city lines every day. 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)