Largest Employers in Maine

Published on July 10

Here are the top 10 largest employers in Maine, according to data from the Maine Department of Labor:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.