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Portsmouth, NH Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+13 this week — 15 added vs 2 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (17% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($25k vs $139k national)

Portsmouth, NH job market overview (May 2026)

The Portsmouth, NH job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 47 active job postings tracked here, 17% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and delivery driver, with transportation & logistics as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and delivery driver.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Portsmouth, NH job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Portsmouth, NH.

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Delivery Driver4
  • Store Supervisor / Manager2
  • Director2
  • Food Service2
  • Retail Associate1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Light Truck Drivers3
  • Managers, All Other2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Sales Managers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Transportation & Logistics13
  • Retail10
  • Food Service / Restaurants9
  • Financial Services8
  • Technology5
  • Professional Services5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified33 · 70%
  • Part-time8 · 17%
  • Contract5 · 11%
  • Full-time1 · 2%

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