Here are the top 10 largest employers in Maine, according to data from the Maine Department of Labor:
- State of Maine - The state government is the largest employer in Maine, with over 30,000 employees in a variety of industries including healthcare, education, and public safety.
- Maine Medical Center Maine Medical Center - Maine Medical Center is a large hospital and healthcare system based in Portland. It is the second-largest employer in the state, with over 8,000 employees.
- Hannaford Supermarkets - Hannaford Supermarkets is a regional grocery store chain based in Scarborough, Maine. It is the third-largest employer in the state, with over 7,000 employees.
- Central Maine Healthcare - Central Maine Healthcare is a healthcare system based in Lewiston. It is the fourth-largest employer in the state, with over 6,000 employees.
- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - Wal-Mart is a retail giant with stores throughout the state. It is the fifth-largest employer in Maine, with over 5,000 employees.
- University of Maine System - The University of Maine System is a network of public universities and colleges with campuses throughout the state. It is the sixth-largest employer in Maine, with over 4,000 employees.
- LL Bean - LL Bean is a retail company based in Freeport, Maine. It is the seventh-largest employer in the state, with over 4,000 employees.
- MaineGeneral Health- MaineGeneral Health is a healthcare system based in Augusta. It is the eighth-largest employer in the state, with over 3,000 employees.
- Shaws Supermarkets, Inc. - Shaws Supermarkets is a regional grocery store chain based in Scarborough, Maine. It is the ninth-largest employer in the state, with over 3,000 employees.
- Bath Iron Works - Bath Iron Works is a shipyard based in Bath, Maine. It is the tenth-largest employer in the state, with over 6,000 employees.
For more on Maine's job market, see our guides to the highest paying jobs in Maine, and largest employers in Portland Maine.