Maine Employment Sector Statistics (2024)
Workforce distribution by employment sector for Maine
Employment Indicators for Maine (2024)
Total Employed
692,551
Civilian 16+
Private For-Profit
63.6 %
Largest Sector
Self-Employed
8.3%
Entrepreneurship
Government
14.1%
Public Sector
Maine Workforce by Sector & Gender
Maine Employment Sector Breakdown
| Sector | Total Workers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Private For-Profit | 440,255 | 63.6% |
| Government | 97,514 | 14.1% |
| Self-Employed | 57,446 | 8.3% |
| Private Non-Profit | 95,993 | 13.9% |
Maine Gender Ratio Analysis by Employment Sector (2024)
| Sector | Male:Female Ratio |
|---|---|
| Private For-Profit | 1.23:1 |
| Government | 0.82:1 |
| Self-Employed | 1.65:1 |
Maine Employment Trends (2010–2024)
Maine Historical Employment Sector Trends
| Year | Private | Gov | Self-Emp | Non-Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63.6% | 14.1% | 8.3% | 13.9% |
| 2023 | 63.6% | 14.0% | 8.4% | 13.8% |
| 2022 | 64.0% | 13.7% | 8.3% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | 64.0% | 13.6% | 8.4% | 13.8% |
| 2020 | 64.3% | 13.4% | 8.4% | 13.7% |
| 2019 | 64.7% | 13.3% | 8.4% | 13.4% |
| 2018 | 65.0% | 13.3% | 8.6% | 13.0% |
| 2017 | 64.6% | 13.6% | 8.6% | 13.1% |
| 2016 | 64.5% | 13.8% | 8.5% | 13.0% |
| 2015 | 64.3% | 14.1% | 8.7% | 12.7% |
| 2014 | 63.8% | 14.3% | 8.8% | 12.9% |
| 2013 | 63.8% | 14.3% | 8.8% | 12.9% |
| 2012 | 64.1% | 14.1% | 9.1% | 12.6% |
| 2011 | 64.1% | 14.2% | 9.4% | 12.2% |
| 2010 | 64.0% | 14.3% | 9.6% | 11.9% |
Employment Sector FAQs for Maine
The largest employment sector in Maine is Private For-Profit, which employs 63.6% of the local workforce.
There are approximately 692,551 civilian workers aged 16 and over currently employed in Maine.
In the private for-profit sector, the male-to-female ratio is 1.23:1. This metric helps highlight gender participation across the most prominent industry classes.
Yes, the non-profit sector is notable in Maine, accounting for 13.9% of all workers.
Since 2010, the total number of workers in Maine has shown an increase, moving from 657,556 to 692,551 according to Census Bureau records.