Forbes Names 6 Best Employers in Maine Right Now

With the cost of living in Maine higher than it's ever been, having a quality job that pays and bills and allows for a good quality of life is more important than ever.

The dirty little secret that job seekers will tell you is that while there are a lot of jobs available in the marketplace, many companies are slower than ever to actually hire people.

Slow hiring practices is just one of many factors considered when Forbes and Statista put together their list of the best employers in the nation for 2025.

Other factors included work culture, paths to advancement, how a company handles issues and of course, wages.

Here are the top 6 employers in Maine for 2025 according to Forbes.

Idexx Tops The Forbes List as Best Employer in Maine

Founded in 1983, Idexx currently employs more than 11,000 and takes the top spot as the very best employer in Maine.

Idexx develops and distributes products for the veterinary use but it's their treatment of employees that has earned the company worldwide recognition.

Extensive benefits packages, a supreme focus on health and well-being and additional perks on the Idexx campus make it the clear number one in Maine.

Unum is the Second-Best Employer in Maine According to Forbes

One of two of Maine's best employees that isn't headquartered in the state, Unum has consistently been one of the best places to work in Maine for many years.

Unum is the top disability insurer in the United States and while work-life balance remains in an issue in some departments of the company, Unum offers excellent benefits and workplace culture.

General Dynamics Ranks Third on the Forbes List of Best Employers in Maine

Some people may not realize that General Dynamics owns and operates Bath Iron Works. General Dynamics also operates out of Saco, Maine as well.

General Dynamics is often given high marks based on wages and a comprehensive benefits package. Similar to Unum, some departments inside General Dynamics suffer from a work-life balance issue.

The State of Maine Ranks as Fourth Best Employer on the Forbes List

Ask around enough and many people throughout Maine will tell you that "working for the state" is a good gig. As it turns out, they aren't lying.

The State of Maine ranks fourth on the Forbes List thanks to better work-life balance and a generous benefits package. The pay could be more competitive in some departments and the work culture could be better as well.

MaineGeneral Ranks as Fifth-Best Employer in Maine on the Forbes List

For the second straight year, MaineGeneral is among the top 5 employers in Maine according to Forbes.

MaineGeneral offers healthcare and social services. Employees give high marks to the company workplace culture and also an excellent work-life balance.

Both wages and how comprehensive the benefits packages at MaineGeneral are remain a concern.

Forbes Ranks L.L. Bean as The Sixth-Best Employer in Maine

L.L. Bean has consistently ranked as one of the best companies to work for in Maine. For the Forbes list, L.L. Bean was given high marks for its excellent work culture and terrific benefits package and perks.

The top downside for L.L. Bean remains pay competitiveness versus similar businesses.