Overall unemployment rate moved up to 3.3% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 600 roles, based on the most recently available information published in November 2022.
Total employment in the Lewiston-Auburn, ME market declined by 58 jobs in September and the unemployment rate increased compared to the prior month by 20 bps to 3.3%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 47 bps over the same time to 3.3%.
- Lewiston-Auburn, ME unemployment rate is 2 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 100 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
- Average wages (per hour) grew in September versus prior month by 4.1% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.5% . Key sectors include:
- Education & Healthcare: 12,600; +200
- Transportation & Utilities: 10,000; -200
- Business Services: 6,000; -100
- Government: 5,800; +600
- Manufacturing: 5,300; -100
- Restaurants & Hotels: 4,500; -200
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through September 2022 (Data published November 2022 and reports created on November 2, 2022). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.