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Labor Force & Employment Data

Labor Force & Employment Information (Presque Isle Area Labor Market ~ 12 mo. Avg.)

Civilian Labor Force 19,709
            Employed 18,748
            Unemployed 961
Unemployment Rate
            Presque Isle Area 4.9%
            State of Maine 4.0%
            United States 4.3%
Minimum Hourly Wage ~ Effective January 1, 2022
            Minimum Wage Rate $ 12.75
            Service Employees $   6.38
Employee liability
           State Income Tax
           Federal Income Tax
           Social Security
           Medicare
Employer liability
            Unemployment Tax
            Competitive Skills Scholarship Fund
            Unemployment Program Administrative Fund
            Workers Compensation
            Social Security
            Medicare