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Maine Labor Statistics
Jobs Listed on Maine JobLink
10,017 as of December 27, 2018
Unemployment Rate
3.5% in January 2019
Civilian Labor Force (seasonally adjusted)
698,402 in January 2019
Payroll Employment (seasonally adjusted)
631,900 in January 2019
State Minimum Wage
$11 per hour (overtime eligible) or $634.62 (overtime-exempt) as of January 1, 2019. See the State Minimum Wage link above for information on local minimum wages. 2017 Overtime-Exempt Minimum Salary Changes
2018 Work Permits Issued
4,189 as of September 20, 2018
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The Maine Department of Labor is committed to serving Maine workers and businesses:
- Helping employers recruit and train a talented workforce;
- Providing workers with the skills they need to be competitive in the economy;
- Assisting individuals when jobs are lost;
- Ensuring safe and fair workplaces for people on the job; and
- Researching and analyzing employment data to support job growth
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