Maine Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Maine rose 0.2 percentage points in September 2022 to 3.3%. The state unemployment rate was 0.2 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Maine peaked in May 2020 at 9.2% and is now 5.9 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.8% in July 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.5 percentage points. You can also see Maine unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate	September 2022	Month/Month	Year/Year
National	3.5%	-0.2	-1.2
Maine	3.3%	+0.2	-1.2

Note: All comparisons are made with September data as October state level unemployment data has not yet been released.

Unemployment Rate: Maine, National

Maine monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to September 2022

Note: Recessions shown in gray

Maine Unemployed

The number of people unemployed in Maine peaked in May 2020 at 61,514. There are now 39,348 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 19,317 in July 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 2,849. Maine job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons	September 2022	Month/Month	Year/Year
Maine	22,166	+1,074	-8,501

Number of Unemployed Persons