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Portage, IN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+9 this week — 17 added vs 8 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 30% from the last 14 days)

Portage, IN job market overview (May 2026)

The Portage, IN job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 83 active job postings tracked here, 47% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and server / host, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and server / host.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Portage, IN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Portage, IN.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager11
  • Server / Host10
  • Food Service7
  • Restaurant Manager / GM4
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Cook / Kitchen4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other4
  • General and Operations Managers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Waiters and Waitresses3
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants52
  • Retail24
  • Real Estate6
  • Financial Services3
  • Healthcare3
  • Technology1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified68 · 82%
  • Full-time6 · 7%
  • Part-time6 · 7%
  • Intern3 · 4%

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