Most common jobs in Portland, Maine
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Portland, Maine
The 10 largest occupations in America employ 30.5 million workers, representing 21% of all workers. Keeping America’s economy moving would be impossible without office workers, package handlers, food prep workers, and truck drivers. And what would the sick do without the millions of hospital workers, nurses, and home health aides?
Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in Portland, Maine using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by total employment as of May 2019. While much has changed during the coronavirus pandemic, the jobs featured here give a holistic view at the most popular industries in your area and how many jobs are supported.
Keep reading to see which jobs in Portland are the most common.
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#50. Marketing managers
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 810
- Employment per 1,000: 3.874 (116% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $103,700
National
- Employment: 263,680 (#119 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $149,200
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 810
- Employment per 1,000: 3.874 (116% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $103,700
National
- Employment: 263,680 (#119 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $149,200
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#49. Insurance sales agents
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 920
- Employment per 1,000: 4.364 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,730
National
- Employment: 410,050 (#78 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,780
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 920
- Employment per 1,000: 4.364 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,730
National
- Employment: 410,050 (#78 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,780
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#48. Firefighters
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 950
- Employment per 1,000: 4.541 (105% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,440
National
- Employment: 324,620 (#99 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $54,650
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 950
- Employment per 1,000: 4.541 (105% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,440
National
- Employment: 324,620 (#99 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $54,650
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#46 (tie). Computer user support specialists
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 970
- Employment per 1,000: 4.634 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,860
National
- Employment: 647,330 (#47 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $56,550
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 970
- Employment per 1,000: 4.634 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,860
National
- Employment: 647,330 (#47 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $56,550
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#46 (tie). Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 970
- Employment per 1,000: 4.637 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,320
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 970
- Employment per 1,000: 4.637 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,320
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#45. Lawyers
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 980
- Employment per 1,000: 4.678 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $123,950
National
- Employment: 657,170 (#44 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $145,300
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
- Employment: 980
- Employment per 1,000: 4.678 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $123,950
National
- Employment: 657,170 (#44 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $145,300
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
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#44. Dishwashers
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 990
- Employment per 1,000: 4.725 (35% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,580
National
- Employment: 514,330 (#62 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 990
- Employment per 1,000: 4.725 (35% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,580
National
- Employment: 514,330 (#62 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#42 (tie). Computer systems analysts
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,080
- Employment per 1,000: 5.148 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $81,870
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,080
- Employment per 1,000: 5.148 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $81,870
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#42 (tie). Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,080
- Employment per 1,000: 5.138 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,800
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,080
- Employment per 1,000: 5.138 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,800
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#41. Social and human service assistants
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,120
- Employment per 1,000: 5.348 (94% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,250
National
- Employment: 404,450 (#80 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,050
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,120
- Employment per 1,000: 5.348 (94% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,250
National
- Employment: 404,450 (#80 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,050
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#40. Financial managers
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,130
- Employment per 1,000: 5.385 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $131,690
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,130
- Employment per 1,000: 5.385 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $131,690
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#39. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,140
- Employment per 1,000: 5.401 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,480
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,140
- Employment per 1,000: 5.401 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,480
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#37 (tie). Construction laborers
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,170
- Employment per 1,000: 5.559 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,980
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,170
- Employment per 1,000: 5.559 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,980
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#37 (tie). Industrial truck and tractor operators
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,170
- Employment per 1,000: 5.548 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,100
National
- Employment: 629,270 (#52 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,170
- Employment per 1,000: 5.548 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,100
National
- Employment: 629,270 (#52 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#36. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,250
- Employment per 1,000: 5.932 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,900
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,250
- Employment per 1,000: 5.932 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,900
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#35. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,280
- Employment per 1,000: 6.08 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,450
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,280
- Employment per 1,000: 6.08 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,450
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#34. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,290
- Employment per 1,000: 6.151 (45% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,660
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,290
- Employment per 1,000: 6.151 (45% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,660
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#33. Medical assistants
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,340
- Employment per 1,000: 6.364 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,640
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,340
- Employment per 1,000: 6.364 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,640
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#32. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,360
- Employment per 1,000: 6.485 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,390
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,360
- Employment per 1,000: 6.485 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,390
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#31. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,370
- Employment per 1,000: 6.51 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,690
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,370
- Employment per 1,000: 6.51 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,690
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#30. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,380
- Employment per 1,000: 6.559 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,960
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,380
- Employment per 1,000: 6.559 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,960
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#29. Bartenders
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,420
- Employment per 1,000: 6.735 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,120
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,420
- Employment per 1,000: 6.735 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,120
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#27 (tie). Carpenters
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,480
- Employment per 1,000: 7.048 (41% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,420
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,480
- Employment per 1,000: 7.048 (41% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,420
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#27 (tie). Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,480
- Employment per 1,000: 7.062 (260% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,840
National
- Employment: 287,960 (#112 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $68,940
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,480
- Employment per 1,000: 7.062 (260% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,840
National
- Employment: 287,960 (#112 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $68,940
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#25 (tie). Light truck drivers
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,670
- Employment per 1,000: 7.958 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,220
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,670
- Employment per 1,000: 7.958 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,220
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#25 (tie). First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,670
- Employment per 1,000: 7.94 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,030
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,670
- Employment per 1,000: 7.94 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,030
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#24. Receptionists and information clerks
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,770
- Employment per 1,000: 8.402 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,620
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,770
- Employment per 1,000: 8.402 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,620
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#23. Accountants and auditors
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,780
- Employment per 1,000: 8.468 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,390
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,780
- Employment per 1,000: 8.468 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,390
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#22. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,820
- Employment per 1,000: 8.667 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,580
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,820
- Employment per 1,000: 8.667 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,580
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#21. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,870
- Employment per 1,000: 8.913 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,290
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,870
- Employment per 1,000: 8.913 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,290
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#20. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,890
- Employment per 1,000: 8.974 (55% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,860
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,890
- Employment per 1,000: 8.974 (55% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,860
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#19. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 1,980
- Employment per 1,000: 9.412 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,060
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,980
- Employment per 1,000: 9.412 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,060
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#18. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 2,060
- Employment per 1,000: 9.818 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,440
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 2,060
- Employment per 1,000: 9.818 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,440
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#17. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 2,090
- Employment per 1,000: 9.958 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $94,640
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,090
- Employment per 1,000: 9.958 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $94,640
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#16. Cooks, restaurant
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 2,290
- Employment per 1,000: 10.918 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,360
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,290
- Employment per 1,000: 10.918 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,360
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#15. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 2,330
- Employment per 1,000: 11.1 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,250
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 2,330
- Employment per 1,000: 11.1 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,250
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#14. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 2,500
- Employment per 1,000: 11.876 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,350
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 2,500
- Employment per 1,000: 11.876 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,350
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#13. Nursing assistants
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 2,570
- Employment per 1,000: 12.224 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,900
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 2,570
- Employment per 1,000: 12.224 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,900
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#12. Food preparation workers
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 2,630
- Employment per 1,000: 12.51 (113% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,990
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,630
- Employment per 1,000: 12.51 (113% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,990
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#11. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 2,870
- Employment per 1,000: 13.657 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,460
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,870
- Employment per 1,000: 13.657 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,460
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#10. Stockers and order fillers
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 3,280
- Employment per 1,000: 15.617 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,240
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,280
- Employment per 1,000: 15.617 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,240
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#9. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 3,900
- Employment per 1,000: 18.545 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,550
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 3,900
- Employment per 1,000: 18.545 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,550
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#8. Office clerks, general
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 3,990
- Employment per 1,000: 19.005 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,900
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,990
- Employment per 1,000: 19.005 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,900
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#7. Customer service representatives
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 4,060
- Employment per 1,000: 19.328 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,810
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,060
- Employment per 1,000: 19.328 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,810
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#6. Cashiers
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 4,080
- Employment per 1,000: 19.432 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,720
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 4,080
- Employment per 1,000: 19.432 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,720
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#5. General and operations managers
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 4,380
- Employment per 1,000: 20.847 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $115,660
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,380
- Employment per 1,000: 20.847 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $115,660
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#4. Registered nurses
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 4,500
- Employment per 1,000: 21.427 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,430
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,500
- Employment per 1,000: 21.427 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,430
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#3. Fast food and counter workers
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 4,620
- Employment per 1,000: 21.97 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,270
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 4,620
- Employment per 1,000: 21.97 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,270
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#2. Waiters and waitresses
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 5,340
- Employment per 1,000: 25.393 (45% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,660
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,340
- Employment per 1,000: 25.393 (45% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,660
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#1. Retail salespersons
Portland-South Portland, ME
- Employment: 7,330
- Employment per 1,000: 34.883 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,230
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 7,330
- Employment per 1,000: 34.883 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,230
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
