"The third-best city for jobs is Portland, which stands out because of the number of available jobs and the quality of its companies. Portland has the 21st-most job opportunities per capita, along with the 12th-most full-time job opportunities per capita at companies rated 4.5+ stars on Glassdoor. The high-quality nature of jobs in Portland is evident by the fact that workers have the third-highest level of engagement in the nation."
"In addition, jobs in Portland give good benefits. For example, the city has the second-highest percentage of workers with access to an employer-based retirement plan. If looking for love is a priority on top of finding a job, you'll also be happy to know that Portland is the 38th-best city for singles. It's also a convenient and safe city to live in, with the 17th-highest number of jobs within a 30-minute commute and the 23rd-lowest violent crime rate in the country."
WalletHub ranked Portland, Maine No. 3 and South Burlington, Vermont No. 4 among the top U.S. cities to find a job in 2026. WalletHub analyzed 182 U.S. cities across 31 metrics including unemployment rates and average monthly starting salaries. Portland has the 21st-most job opportunities per capita and the 12th-most full-time opportunities per capita at companies rated 4.5+ stars on Glassdoor. Portland workers have the third-highest engagement nationally and the city has the second-highest percentage of workers with access to employer-based retirement plans. Portland also ranks well for commute times, safety, and singles.
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