Maine Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Maine fell 0.0 percentage points in December 2020 to 4.9%. The state unemployment rate was 1.8 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 5.5 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 4.9% in November 2020, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see Maine unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | December 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 6.7% | 0.0 | +3.1 |
| Maine | 4.9% | 0.0 | +1.9 |
Note: All comparisons are made with December data as January state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
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 35,580 fewer people unemployed in the state. Maine job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | December 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 33,223 | -113 | +12,585 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Maine Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Maine Unemployment Rate |
Maine Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | 6.3% | — | — |
| December 2020 | 6.7% | 4.9% | 33,223 |
| November 2020 | 6.7% | 4.9% | 33,336 |
| October 2020 | 6.9% | 5.4% | 36,843 |
| September 2020 | 7.8% | 6.1% | 41,919 |
| August 2020 | 8.4% | 7.0% | 47,230 |
| 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 | 14.8% | 10.4% | 68,803 |
| March 2020 | 4.4% | 3.0% | 21,047 |
| February 2020 | 3.5% | 3.2% | 22,036 |
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