Maine Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Maine rose 0.2 percentage points in August 2018 to 3.2%. The state unemployment rate was 0.7 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Maine peaked in June 2009 at 8.3% and is now 5.1 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.7% in March 2018, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.5 percentage points. You can also see Maine unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate	August 2018	Month/Month	Year/Year
National	3.9%	0.0	-0.5
Maine	3.2%	+0.2	-0.2

Unemployment Rate: Maine, National

Note: Recessions shown in gray

Maine Unemployed

The number of people unemployed in Maine peaked in June 2009 at 57,483. There are now 35,053 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 19,162 in April 2018, the number of unemployed has now grown by 3,268. Maine job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons	August 2018	Month/Month	Year/Year
Maine	22,430	+934	-1,394

Number of Unemployed Persons

Maine Unemployment History

Date	National Unemployment Rate	Maine Unemployment Rate	Maine Unemployed
August 2018	3.9%	3.2%	22,430
July 2018	3.9%	3.0%	21,496
June 2018	4.0%	2.9%	20,390
May 2018	3.8%	2.8%	19,551
April 2018	3.9%	2.7%	19,162
March 2018	4.1%	2.7%	19,187
February 2018	4.1%	2.9%	20,009
January 2018	4.1%	3.0%	21,008
December 2017	4.1%	3.1%	22,048
November 2017	4.1%	3.1%	22,033
October 2017	4.1%	3.2%	22,306
September 2017	4.2%	3.3%	23,052