Maine Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Maine rose 0.1 percentage points in October 2023 to 2.8%. The state unemployment rate was 1.1 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Maine peaked in May 2020 at 9.4% and is now 6.6 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.4% in April 2023, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.4 percentage points. You can also see Maine unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.9% | +0.1 | +0.2 |
| Maine | 2.8% | +0.1 | -0.3 |
Unemployment Rate: Maine, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Maine Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Maine peaked in May 2020 at 63,272. There are now 44,018 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 16,055 in June 2023, the number of unemployed has now grown by 3,199. Maine job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 19,254 | +1,035 | -1,655 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Maine Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Maine Unemployment Rate |
Maine Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | 3.9% | 2.8% | 19,254 |
| September 2023 | 3.8% | 2.7% | 18,219 |
| August 2023 | 3.8% | 2.5% | 17,148 |
| July 2023 | 3.5% | 2.4% | 16,288 |
| June 2023 | 3.6% | 2.4% | 16,055 |
| May 2023 | 3.7% | 2.4% | 16,119 |
| April 2023 | 3.4% | 2.4% | 16,518 |
| March 2023 | 3.5% | 2.6% | 17,633 |
| February 2023 | 3.6% | 2.8% | 18,841 |
| January 2023 | 3.4% | 2.9% | 19,702 |
| December 2022 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 20,517 |
| November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.1% | 20,800 |
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