Maine Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Maine fell 0.0 percentage points in April 2012 to 7.2%. The state unemployment rate was 0.9 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Maine peaked in December 2009 at 8.4% and is now 1.2 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 7.0% in December 2011, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see Maine unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2012 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 8.1% | -0.1 | -0.9 |
| Maine | 7.2% | 0.0 | -0.5 |
Unemployment Rate: Maine, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Maine Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Maine peaked in February 2010 at 58,947. There are now 7,782 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 49,636 in January 2012, the number of unemployed has now grown by 1,529. Maine job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2012 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 51,165 | -167 | -2,963 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Maine Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Maine Unemployment Rate |
Maine Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2012 | 8.1% | 7.2% | 51,165 |
| March 2012 | 8.2% | 7.2% | 51,332 |
| February 2012 | 8.3% | 7.1% | 50,136 |
| January 2012 | 8.3% | 7.0% | 49,636 |
| December 2011 | 8.5% | 7.0% | 49,797 |
| November 2011 | 8.7% | 7.1% | 50,438 |
| October 2011 | 8.9% | 7.3% | 51,207 |
| September 2011 | 9.0% | 7.4% | 52,033 |
| August 2011 | 9.1% | 7.5% | 52,812 |
| July 2011 | 9.1% | 7.6% | 53,384 |
| June 2011 | 9.1% | 7.6% | 53,700 |
| May 2011 | 9.0% | 7.7% | 53,864 |
| April 2011 | 9.0% | 7.7% | 54,128 |
