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

Maine monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to November 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 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