Maine / Department of Labor
Agency file
The Department of Labor supports the workforce — employment services, unemployment benefits, and enforcement of labor standards.
In 2024, this agency had 635 employees with median total compensation of $65,539; the highest distinct record was $208,068.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 635 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($65,539) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $101,135 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $9,475. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $30.7M — | 639 — | $50,970 — |
| 2023 | $7.4M ▼ 75.9% | 611 ▼ 4.4% | $13,863 ▼ 72.8% |
| 2024 | $37.5M ▲ 408.8% | 635 ▲ 3.9% | $65,539 ▲ 372.8% |
Record list
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Tax Section Manager/Department of Labor
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At Department of Labor, Melissa Merrithew serves as a Tax Section Manager. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,270.
Labor Program Specialist/Department of Labor
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Brenda Lamb works as a Labor Program Specialist for Department of Labor. Brenda earned $105,222 in 2024.
Senior Econ Research Analyst/Department of Labor
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At Department of Labor, William Chamberlain serves as a Senior Econ Research Analyst. Their 2024 pay totaled $104,960.
Casework Supervisor/Department of Labor
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Dawn Langworthy works as a Casework Supervisor for Department of Labor. Dawn earned $104,904 in 2024.
Workplace Safety & Health Manager/Department of Labor
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Dawn Mckenney is a Workplace Safety & Health Manager at Department of Labor. 2024 total compensation came to $104,654.
Senior Planner/Department of Labor
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At Department of Labor, Kipling Mitchell serves as a Senior Planner. Their 2024 pay totaled $104,222.
Senior Econ Research Analyst/Department of Labor
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At Department of Labor, Andrew Dawson serves as a Senior Econ Research Analyst. Their 2024 pay totaled $103,993.
Principal Econ Research Analyst/Department of Labor
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Hunter Morancy works as a Principal Econ Research Analyst for Department of Labor. Hunter earned $103,968 in 2024.
Rehab Services Manager/Department of Labor
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Terry Morrell works as a Rehab Services Manager for Department of Labor. Terry earned $103,705 in 2024.
Regional Director Rehab Services/Department of Labor
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At Department of Labor, Kimberly Desso serves as a Regional Director Rehab Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $103,468.
Unemployment Comp Team Leader/Department of Labor
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Diane Morrison is a Unemployment Comp Team Leader at Department of Labor. 2024 total compensation came to $103,364.
Rehab Services Manager/Department of Labor
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At Department of Labor, Diane Frigon serves as a Rehab Services Manager. Their 2024 pay totaled $103,110.
Program Manager Employment & Trg/Department of Labor
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At Department of Labor, Julie Kramer serves as a Program Manager Employment & Trg. Their 2024 pay totaled $102,108.
Careercenter Manager/Department of Labor
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At Department of Labor, Robert Klaiber serves as a Careercenter Manager. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,797.
Occ Health & Safety Program Supervisor/Department of Labor
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Tammy Gross works as a Occ Health & Safety Program Supervisor for Department of Labor. Tammy earned $101,572 in 2024.
Secretary Specialist Supervisor/Department of Labor
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At Department of Labor, Kara Ware serves as a Secretary Specialist Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,289.
Senior Econ Research Analyst/Department of Labor
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At Department of Labor, Betty Dawson serves as a Senior Econ Research Analyst. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,135.
Regional Director Rehab Services/Department of Labor
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Carrie Brooker holds the role of Regional Director Rehab Services at Department of Labor. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,999.