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Maine Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (26% open 30+ days)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 30% from the last 14 days)

Maine job market overview (May 2026)

The Maine job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 473 active job postings tracked here, 26% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Maine job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Maine.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time45——
Full-time12$60k n=3—
Intern4——
Temporary2——
Contract1——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier62
  • Store Supervisor / Manager42
  • Restaurant Manager / GM42
  • Retail Associate37
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead13
  • Warehouse / Stocker13

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons28
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers27
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers23
  • General and Operations Managers17
  • Customer Service Representatives11
  • Managers, All Other10

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail246
  • Food Service / Restaurants212
  • Healthcare36
  • Consumer Goods32
  • Manufacturing15
  • Transportation & Logistics14

Employment mix

  • Unspecified409 · 86%
  • Part-time45 · 10%
  • Full-time12 · 3%
  • Intern4 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 0%
  • Contract1 · 0%

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