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Retail Establishments
19,356
Direct Retail Employment
146,869
Total Retail Employment Impact
206,768
Direct Retail Labor Income ($million)
$3,796
Total Labor Income Impact ($million)
$6,309
Direct Retail GDP ($million)
$6,141
Total Impact GDP ($million)
$10,466
Maine Retail Information Retail directly and indirectly supports 1 in 4 Maine jobs.
Retail is directly and indirectly responsible for 21% of Maine's GDP.
Retail directly and indirectly generates 19% of labor income in Maine.
Retail supports 206,768 jobs in Maine.
Maine Facts
State Abbreviation -
ME
State Capital -
Augusta
Area -
35,385 square miles
Population -
1,328,361
The Direct Impact of the Retail Industry in Maine by Sub-Sector, 2009
NAICS |
Sub-sector Description | Employment (Jobs) | Labor Income ($millions) | GDP ($millions) | Retail Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 441 | Motor vehicle and parts dealers | 10,392 | $572 | $474 | 1,597 |
| 442 | Furniture and home furnishings stores | 2,094 | $121 | $67 | 493 |
| 443 | Electronics and appliances stores | 2,431 | $124 | $100 | 390 |
| 444 | Building material and garden equipment and suppliers dealers | 7,565 | $447 | $284 | 658 |
| 445 | Food and beverage stores | 19,183 | $849 | $524 | 1,177 |
| 446 | Health and personal care stores | 4,224 | $256 | $163 | 666 |
| 447 | Gasoline stations | 7,282 | $351 | $215 | 863 |
| 448 | Clothing and clothing accessories stores | 5,887 | $239 | $121 | 962 |
| 451 | Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores | 4,777 | $151 | $92 | 1,002 |
| 452 | General merchandise stores | 12,695 | $550 | $338 | 429 |
| 453 | Miscellaneous store retailers | 10,742 | $241 | $160 | 2,969 |
| 454 | Nonstore retailers | 13,335 | $899 | $310 | 4,334 |
| 722 | Food services and drinking places | 46,261 | $1,341 | $947 | 3,816 |
| Industry Description |
Employment (Jobs) |
GDP ($Million) |
|---|---|---|
|
Retail trade (including food services and drinking places) |
146,869 | $6,141 |
|
Health care and social assistance |
114,472 | $5,933 |
|
Manufacturing |
56,643 | $5,324 |
|
Construction |
54,971 | $1,892 |
|
Professional, scientific, and technical services |
42,656 | $2,709 |
|
Other services, except public administration |
41,403 | $1,145 |
|
Administrative and waste services |
37,833 | $1,278 |
|
Finance and insurance |
33,170 | $3,643 |
|
Real estate and rental and leasing |
28,560 | $6,944 |
|
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and related activities |
25,525 | $694 |
|
Wholesale trade |
22,060 | $2,450 |
|
Transportation and warehousing |
20,809 | $1,158 |
|
Arts, entertainment, and recreation |
19,033 | $469 |
|
Educational services |
17,486 | $625 |
|
Information |
11,393 | $1,143 |
|
Management of companies and enterprises |
6,968 | $667 |
|
Utilities |
2,026 | $928 |
|
Mining |
887 | $6 |
Senate
Sen. Susan M. Collins (R)
Contact:
Sen. Angus King (I)
Contact:
House
District 1
Rep. Chellie M. Pingree (D)
Contact:
District 2
Rep. Michael H. Michaud (D)
Contact:
* Source: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP,
The Economic Impact of the U.S. Retail Industry,
August 2011. All data pertain to 2009.
The Economic Impact of the U.S. Retail Industry,
August 2011. All data pertain to 2009.