Maine Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Maine fell 3.0 percentage points in August 2020 to 6.9%. The state unemployment rate was 1.5 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Maine peaked in April 2020 at 10.4% and is now 3.5 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 6.7% in June 2020, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see Maine unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | August 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 8.4% | -1.8 | +4.7 |
| Maine | 6.9% | -3.0 | +4.0 |
Unemployment Rate: Maine, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Maine Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Maine peaked in April 2020 at 68,803. There are now 21,928 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 44,993 in June 2020, the number of unemployed has now grown by 1,882. Maine job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | August 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 46,875 | -21,860 | +26,776 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Maine Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Maine Unemployment Rate |
Maine Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2020 | 8.4% | 6.9% | 46,875 |
| July 2020 | 10.2% | 9.9% | 68,735 |
| June 2020 | 11.1% | 6.7% | 44,993 |
| May 2020 | 13.3% | 9.4% | 62,692 |
| April 2020 | 14.7% | 10.4% | 68,803 |
| March 2020 | 4.4% | 3.0% | 21,047 |
| February 2020 | 3.5% | 3.2% | 22,036 |
| January 2020 | 3.6% | 3.1% | 21,208 |
| December 2019 | 3.5% | 3.0% | 20,638 |
| November 2019 | 3.5% | 3.0% | 20,631 |
| October 2019 | 3.6% | 3.0% | 20,526 |
| September 2019 | 3.5% | 2.9% | 20,299 |
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