Labor Force & Employment Data
Labor Force & Employment Information (Presque Isle Area Labor Market ~ 12 mo. Avg.)
| Civilian Labor Force | 19,687 |
| Employed | 18,900 |
| Unemployed | 787 |
| Unemployment Rate | |
| Presque Isle Area | 4.0% |
| State of Maine | 2.9% |
| United States | 3.6% |
| Minimum Hourly Wage ~ Effective January 1, 2025 | |
| Minimum Wage Rate | $ 14.65 |
| Service Employees | $ 7.33 |
| Employee liability | |
| State Income Tax | |
| Federal Income Tax | |
| Social Security | 6.2% |
| Medicare | 1.45% |
| Employer liability | |
| Social Security | 6.2% |
| Medicare | 1.45% |
| Workers Compensation | |
| Unemployment Insurance | |
| Competitive Skills Scholarship Fund | 0.15% |
| Unemployment Program Administrative Fund | 0.13% |
| Paid Family and Medical Leave |
See Paid Leave |