Maine Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Maine fell 0.1 percentage points in May 2021 to 4.7%. The state unemployment rate was 1.1 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Maine peaked in April 2020 at 9.1% and is now 4.4 percentage points lower. You can also see Maine unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | May 2021 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 5.8% | -0.3 | -7.5 |
| Maine | 4.7% | -0.1 | -3.6 |
Note: All comparisons are made with May data as June 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 February 2010 at 60,876. There are now 29,462 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 18,015 in May 2019, the number of unemployed has now grown by 13,399. Maine job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | May 2021 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 31,414 | -1,096 | -24,841 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Maine Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Maine Unemployment Rate |
Maine Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2021 | 5.9% | — | — |
| May 2021 | 5.8% | 4.7% | 31,414 |
| April 2021 | 6.1% | 4.8% | 32,510 |
| March 2021 | 6.0% | 4.8% | 32,591 |
| February 2021 | 6.2% | 4.8% | 32,398 |
| January 2021 | 6.3% | 5.2% | 35,047 |
| December 2020 | 6.7% | 5.0% | 33,360 |
| November 2020 | 6.7% | 4.9% | 32,749 |
| October 2020 | 6.9% | 4.8% | 31,892 |
| September 2020 | 7.8% | 4.9% | 32,384 |
| August 2020 | 8.4% | 5.2% | 34,518 |
| July 2020 | 10.2% | 8.8% | 60,585 |
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