Maine’s life sciences industry impact
Maine life sciences companies’ voices carry weight to drive our economy forward, creating more jobs for Mainers and shaping the state’s economy.
Industry Snapshot
- 651 life sciences companies in Maine
- Top Sectors: Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences, Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, and Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
Job Creation
- Maine’s life science industry has a job multiplier of 2.56 compared to 1.56 in all other Maine industries
- 8,345 life science jobs in Maine
- Life science job growth of 26% in the last 10 years has significantly outpaced job growth in all industries in Maine
Economic Impact
- $122,874 average annual earnings
- Between 2015 & 2025, average earnings of Maine life science jobs increased by 47.29%
- $2.3 Billion of Maine’s GRP
- 4.6% of Maine’s total exports
Industry Report Downloads
BioME Industry Report: Life Sciences in Maine 2026
BioME’s Industry Report, Life Sciences in Maine: State of the Industry 2026, is comprehensive report showcasing Maine life sciences’ data on employment, earnings, economic impact, funding sources, higher education, patents, venture capital and other important aspects of this sector. This report is available as free download thanks to the support from our sponsors and members.
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