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Most healthcare & education jobs, Maine cities · 2020

Maine cities ranked by the share of employed residents working in educational services, healthcare, and social assistance (2023 ACS). This list covers the 34 cities in Maine that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros ZIP codes

YEAR2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPEDUCATION & HEALTH SERVICESVS 2000

01Topsham, MEME7,2712.9%–

02Gardiner, MEME6,2061.5%–

03Presque Isle, MEME8,6941.4%–

04Ellsworth, MEME8,8621.3%–

05Caribou, MEME7,3211.2%–

06Augusta, MEME19,1550.9%–

07Kennebunk, MEME6,2210.8%–

08Saco, MEME21,1590.8%–

09Oak Hill, MEME5,6310.7%–

10Old Orchard Beach, MEME9,2440.7%–

11Waterville, MEME17,5790.6%–

12South Portland, MEME27,0070.6%–

13Orono, MEME11,1510.5%–

14Bangor, MEME32,5180.5%–

15Auburn, MEME25,4410.5%–

16Portland, MEME69,9110.4%–

17North Windham, MEME5,4170.4%–

18Brewer, MEME9,6360.4%–

19Old, MEME7,5890.3%–

20Sanford, MEME22,6630.3%–

21Brunswick, MEME17,6520.3%–

22Lewiston, MEME38,8660.3%–

23Gorham, MEME7,5930.1%–

24Westbrook, MEME21,5650.1%–

25Bath, MEME8,8350.0%–

26Belfast, MEME6,9880.0%–

27Houlton, MEME5,0820.0%–

28Hampden, MEME5,1610.0%–

29Rockland, MEME7,1420.0%–

30Skowhegan, MEME6,6620.0%–

31Winslow, MEME5,8730.0%–

32Yarmouth, MEME6,2890.0%–

33Kittery, MEME5,1100.0%–

34Biddeford, MEME22,3990.0%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES