Maine Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Maine rose 0.1 percentage points in November 2022 to 3.7%. The state unemployment rate was 0.1 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Maine peaked in May 2020 at 9.2% and is now 5.5 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.8% in July 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.9 percentage points. You can also see Maine unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.6% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
Maine | 3.7% | +0.1 | -0.5 |
Note: All comparisons are made with November data as December 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 May 2020 at 61,514. There are now 36,546 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 19,317 in July 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 5,651. Maine job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Maine | 24,968 | +463 | -3,676 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Maine Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Maine Unemployment Rate |
Maine Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
December 2022 | 3.5% | — | — |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 24,968 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 3.6% | 24,505 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 3.3% | 22,127 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 3.1% | 21,092 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 2.8% | 19,317 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 3.0% | 20,656 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 21,523 |
April 2022 | 3.6% | 3.3% | 22,620 |
March 2022 | 3.6% | 3.6% | 24,763 |
February 2022 | 3.8% | 4.0% | 26,870 |
January 2022 | 4.0% | 4.1% | 28,181 |