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State economy

Maine economy

Maine's unemployment rate was 3.3% in September 2026, up from 3.2% the month before and 3.3% a year earlier. That ranks 12 of 51 (1 = lowest); the national rate was 4.1%. Employers had 0.66 million jobs on their payrolls in September 2026, a gain of 600 (+0.1%) from a year earlier. Home prices (FHFA index) were +3.2% from a year earlier in Q2 2026. Median household income was $95,150 in 2025.

3.3%
unemployment rate
September 2026
Unemployment rate3.3%Rank 12 of 51 (1 = lowest)
10-year range2.5–9.5%Low Aug 2022 · high May 2020
Nonfarm jobs0.66M+0.1% in a year · rank 38
Home prices (FHFA)+3.2%1-year change · Q2 2026 · 5-yr +56%
Median household income$95,1502025 · rank 19 of 51

Maine: unemployment rate

Maine unemployment rateLine chart from Jan 1, 2006 to Sep 1, 2026. Latest 3.3%; high 9.5% on May 1, 2020; low 2.5% on Aug 1, 2022.2%4%6%8%10%20082010201220142016201820202022202420263.3%High 9.5%Low 2.5%

Maine: jobs, change from a year earlier

Maine nonfarm jobs, 12-month changeLine chart from Jan 1, 2001 to Sep 1, 2026. Latest +0.1%; high +14.1% on Apr 1, 2021; low -14.2% on Apr 1, 2020.-20%-10%0%10%20%20052010201520202025+0.1%High +14.1%Low -14.2%

Maine: home prices, change from a year earlier

Maine FHFA house price index, 12-month changeLine chart from Jan 1, 2001 to Apr 1, 2026. Latest +3.2%; high +22.6% on Apr 1, 2022; low -6.1% on Jan 1, 2010.-10%0%10%20%30%20052010201520202025+3.2%High +22.6%Low -6.1%

Maine: median household income

Maine median household incomeLine chart from Jul 1, 1984 to Jul 1, 2025. Latest $95,150; high $95,150 on Jul 1, 2025; low $20,520 on Jul 1, 1985.$20,000$40,000$60,000$80,000$100,0001990199520002005201020152020$95,150Low $20,520

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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (unemployment, nonfarm payrolls; seasonally adjusted), Federal Housing Finance Agency (all-transactions house price index), U.S. Census Bureau (median household income, current dollars), via FRED. US unemployment rate: 4.1% (October 2026).