States · Maine
Maine Economy — Live Data
The Maine economy — anchored by tourism, forestry, and fishing — currently shows unemployment at 3.1%, below the national rate of 4.2%. This dashboard tracks the state's labor market, housing, and income data as it updates.
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
▼ Below US average (4.2%)
Nonfarm Jobs
660K
▼ -0.4% jobs YoY
House Prices (YoY)
+4.9%
▲ Rising
Per-Capita Income
$72K
▲ +4.2% vs prior year
Maine vs. United States — Unemployment
Maine
3.1%
United States
4.2%
Maine is outperforming the national labor market. Unemployment of 3.1% is 1.1 points below the US rate — a sign of relative strength in local hiring.
Jobs & Output
Nonfarm payrolls
660K
Job growth (YoY)
-0.4%
Real GDP (2025)
$78B
GDP growth (YoY)
+0.6%
Payrolls are monthly (BLS); GDP and income are annual (BEA). Key sectors in Maine: tourism, forestry, and fishing.
What this means if you live or work in Maine
Job market
With unemployment below the national average, employers in Maine are competing for workers — leverage for job seekers and wage pressure for businesses.
Housing
House prices are rising moderately (+4.9% YoY) — a balanced market by recent standards.
Income
Per-capita personal income in Maine is $71,662, up 4.2% from the prior year. Compare against national inflation to gauge real purchasing power.
Key industries
Maine's economy leans on tourism, forestry, and fishing — sector-specific national trends (energy prices, rates, consumer spending) hit this state through those channels first.
Data: FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis) — series MEUR, MENA, MESTHPI, MEPCPI, MERGSP — plus BLS and BEA. Live values load on page open; figures shown are the most recent official releases. Not financial advice.