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Portland, OR Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+14 this week — 15 added vs 1 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (32% open 30+ days)

Portland, OR job market overview (May 2026)

The Portland, OR job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 111 active job postings tracked here, 32% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and maintenance technician, with food service / restaurants 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 maintenance technician.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Portland, OR job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Portland, OR.

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier14
  • Maintenance Technician10
  • Food Service7
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Delivery Driver4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other10
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand4
  • Customer Service Representatives4
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants37
  • Retail30
  • Transportation & Logistics28
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Real Estate12
  • Professional Services9

Employment mix

  • Unspecified90 · 81%
  • Part-time15 · 14%
  • Contract6 · 5%

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