Jobs & Employment in Augusta, ME

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

7.1%

Labor Force

9,264

Employed

8,582

Mean Commute

14 min

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

69.1%

Carpool

12.7%

Walk

3.3%

Work from Home

14.0%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Private Sector

79.9%

Government

34.9%

Self-Employed

9.9%

Augusta, ME has an unemployment rate of 7.1% with a labor force of 9,264. The average commute time is 14 minutes. About 69.1% of workers drive alone to work. 14.0% of workers work from home.