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The Demographics of Employment, Unemployment and Labor Force Participation in Maine

This report analyzes the educational attainment, age, gender, industry, and occupation of the labor force in Maine, focusing on unemployment rates and trends. It highlights the importance of educational attainment and its impact on employment opportunities. The report also discusses the industries and occupations experiencing job growth and the outlook for different wage levels.

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The Demographics of Employment, Unemployment and Labor Force Participation in Maine

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  1. The Demographics of Employment, Unemployment and Labor Force Participation in Maine Educational attainment, age, gender, industry & occupation Glenn Mills Center for Workforce Research Maine Dept. of Labor Glenn.mills@maine.gov 207-621-5192

  2. Educational AttainmentUnemployment rates are highest and increased the most among those with the least education…

  3. Educational Attainment…Unemployment rates only partially reflect differences in work or non-work by educational attainment. Those with the least education are the most likely to be out of the labor force. (Those who are not employed and not actively seeking work are not counted as unemployed − they are not in the labor force.)

  4. AgeUnemployment rates are highest and increased the most among young people…

  5. Age…Young people are less likely to be in the labor force.

  6. GenderUnemployment rates are highest among men reflecting high displacement from manufacturing and construction industries where they comprise the majority of employment

  7. IndustryEmployment is down significantly in sectors related to the production, transportation, and sale of goods and in state and local governments; employment has been relatively stable or up in more technical sectors.

  8. OccupationEmployment is up in managerial, professional & technical occupations that usually require post-secondary education and down in most occupations that primarily do not require post-secondary ed, especially production and administrative support jobs.

  9. OccupationUnemployment compensation claimants differ by gender. Among men claims are highest in construction, production & transportation occupations; among women claims are highest in administrative support, food service & sales related occupations.

  10. OutlookMost job displacement has been in occupations that do not require post-secondary education; most job growth is expected in occupations that do require post-secondary ed.

  11. OutlookMost job growth is expected in occupations with average wages at the upper and lower ends of the earnings spectrum. Jobs that pay well generally require post-secondary education, often a specific type of education. Job seekers without post-secondary ed will find much competition for middle earning jobs. Some will have to settle for work in low-paying occupations.

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