Fundamental Performance Indicators
Wages-0.2
In 2023, Maine's wages fell 0.2% after adjusting for inflation but remained above the EPSCoR average.
Gender Wage Equity1.5
In 2023, women's median wages rose 1.5% compared to men's, but remained about 85% of men's earnings.
Poverty-0.3
In 2022, poverty fell from 11.2% to 10.9%.
Labor Force Participation0.2
In 2023, 81% of Maine adults ages 25-54 were in the labor force, nearly the same as in 2022.
Value-Added0.8
In 2023, value-added per worker rose 0.8%, and was 21% below the U.S. average.
Racial/Ethnic Income Equity4
In 2018-2022, the average incomes of BIPOC* and Latino or Hispanic Mainers rose 4% but remained 27% below White, non-Hispanic Mainers, dramatically short of full equity. *Black, Indigenous, People of Color
Labor Force1
Maine’s labor force grew 1% to 687,000 in 2023 but remains a serious challenge.
Gross Domestic Product3
In 2023, Maine’s GDP rose nearly 3%, outpacing other New England states.