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Portland, TN is a great city for people looking to find employment. With a job growth rate of 33.70%, more than twice the national average of 30.54%, there are plenty of opportunities available for qualified individuals. Additionally, the unemployment rate in Portland is 3.6%, significantly lower than the US average of 4.1%. This makes job hunting in Portland an attractive option for anyone looking for work, and an exciting place to live and work with many opportunities available.

The unemployment rate in Portland is 4.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Portland has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 2.4% over the past year.
- The average salary in Portland is $59,407.
- The median home cost in Portland is $286,900

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Portland? Computer, Math ($108,333)
- Worst paying jobs? Cleaning, Maintenance ($2,499)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($101,282)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($12,318)
- Average Income of Residents in Portland ($23,996) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Portland (4.3) is lower than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

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Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Portland, Tennessee that match your qualifications.

     JobsPortland, TennesseeUnited States
  $23,996$37,638
  $59,407$69,021
  4.36
  -5.8%-6.2%
  51.4%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationPortland, TennesseeUnited States
  Management$44,091$77,236
  Business, Financial$49,861$68,299
  Computer, Math$108,333$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$56,806$86,023
  Sciences $66,034
  Social Service $44,925
  Legal$33,750$88,013
  Education$38,589$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$78,438$43,591
  Health Practitioners$62,424$75,327
  Health Technicians$63,398$41,524
  Healthcare Support$30,781$25,441
  Fire Fighters$37,708$35,516
  Law Enforcement$38,095$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$4,652$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$2,499$23,378
  Personal Care$15,500$15,351
  Sales, Related$27,429$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$30,575$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$37,593$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$50,972$48,436
  Production$38,521$38,103
  Transportation$44,559$39,572
  Material Moving$17,813$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryPortland, TennesseeUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$36,263$44,287
  Manufacturing$32,401$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$43,802$51,301
  Retail Trade$30,147$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$36,685$43,256
  Utilities$101,282$77,546
  Information$55,486$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$44,189$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$25,439$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$25,417$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$15,000$30,687
  Educational Services$37,177$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$38,261$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$52,000$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$12,318$18,154
  Other Services$31,447$29,481
  Public Administration$45,906$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Cindy · 
Over 3 years ago

Moved here from California and absolutely love it here in Portland, TN. So quiet & peaceful. Definitely a country setting. The landscape is beautiful. I frequently see  More

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Over 17 years ago

I moved to Portland 15 years ago in order to educate my children at Highland Elementary and Highland Academy--private schools located in Portland. In the process, I  More

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