Labor Force & Employment Data

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

*Civilian Labor Force*	*21,879*
Employed	20,885
Unemployed	994

Unemployment Rate
Presque Isle Area	4.5%
State of Maine	3.1%
United States	4.0%

Minimum Hourly Wage ~ Effective January 1, 2019
Minimum Wage Rate	$ 11.00
Service Employees	$ 5.50

*Employee liability*
State Income Tax
Federal Income Tax
Social Security
Medicare

*Employer liability*
Unemployment Tax
Competitive Skills Scholarship Fund
Workers Compensation
Social Security
Medicare