Economy in Somerset County, Maine

Somerset County has an unemployment rate of 6.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Somerset County has seen the job market decrease by -0.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 23.9%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Somerset County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Somerset County is 5.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Somerset County is 7.2%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Somerset County
- The average income of a Somerset County resident is $21,765 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Somerset County resident is $39,792 a year. The US average is $53,482 a year.