Economy, jobs and prices in Maine, United States: official figures
The economy of Maine (gross domestic product) was worth $101.7 billion in 2025 at current prices, 0.3% of the US total of $30.86 trillion; 8th smallest of 51. In current dollars it was up 4.4% on 2024.
How fast is the economy of Maine growing?
After adjusting for inflation, real GDP in Maine grew 1.4% in 2025, against 2.3% for the United States; 15th slowest-growing of 51.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyWhat is the GDP per capita of Maine?
Dividing 2025 GDP by the Census Bureau's population estimate gives $71,898 of output per resident, against $90,294 for the US economy divided by the population of the 50 states and DC; 11th lowest of 51.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyIs the economy of Maine growing or shrinking?
In the second quarter of 2026, real GDP in Maine grew at an annual rate of 1.4% (United States: 2.2%); 23rd slowest-growing of 51.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Maine?
In 2025 the largest private industry in Maine's economy was real estate, rental and leasing (15.3% of GDP), followed by health care and social assistance (11.2%) and retail trade (8.5%). Government accounted for 11.6% and manufacturing for 8.1%; the manufacturing share was 19th lowest of 51 (United States: 9.5%).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyHow much do people in Maine spend?
Consumer spending (personal consumption expenditures) in Maine came to $65,444 per person in 2025 (United States: $61,062); 13th highest of 51.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyIs Maine expensive to live in?
Prices in Maine were 3.0% below the national average in 2024, by BEA's regional price parity of 97.0 (US = 100), which covers goods, services and housing; 26th most expensive of 51.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyWhat is the inflation rate in Maine?
Prices in Maine rose 1.7% in 2024, measured by BEA's implicit regional price deflator, against 2.6% nationally (PCE price index).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyWhat is the per capita income in Maine?
Personal income per person in Maine was $71,742 in 2025, against $77,028 for the United States; 24th lowest of 51. It was up 4.6% on 2024 and up 32.1% on 2020, before inflation.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyWhat is the disposable income per person in Maine?
After taxes, disposable personal income per person was $63,398 in 2025 (United States: $67,251); 26th highest of 51.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyHow far does income go in Maine?
Adjusted for local price levels, real personal income per person in Maine was $57,480 in 2024 in 2017 dollars (United States: $59,195); 23rd lowest of 51.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · saved copyWhat is the median household income in Maine?
Median household income in Maine was $76,442 in 2024 (margin of error ±$1,354), against $81,604 for the United States; 21st lowest of 51 by the point estimate. It was not statistically different from 2023 after adjusting for inflation (American Community Survey).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow unequal are incomes in Maine?
The Gini index of household income inequality in Maine was 0.457 in 2024 (0 means equal incomes, 1 means one household has everything; United States: 0.481); tied for 17th least unequal of 51.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Maine?
The unemployment rate in Maine was 3.3% in September 2026 (seasonally adjusted, preliminary), unchanged from 3.3% a year earlier; tied for 11th lowest of 51. The rate for the 50 states and DC combined was 4.2%.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · saved copyHow many people are unemployed in Maine?
In September 2026, 23,048 people in Maine were unemployed and 673,662 employed, out of a labor force of 696,710.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · saved copyWhat was the unemployment rate in Maine in 2025?
Over 2025 the unemployment rate in Maine averaged 3.4% (an 11-month average: October 2025 was not collected during the federal shutdown), against 3.0% in 2024; tied for 10th lowest of 51. The lowest annual rate since 1976 was 2.6% in 2023.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Maine?
Workers covered by unemployment insurance in Maine were paid $65,787 on average in 2025 ($1,265 a week), up 4.1% on 2024; the US average was $78,720. That is 18th lowest of 51.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · saved copyHow many jobs are there in Maine?
Employers in Maine had an average of 651,181 jobs on their payrolls in 2025 across 66,603 establishments, up 0.4% on 2024 (United States: up 0.5%).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · saved copyWhat is the median wage in Maine?
The median annual wage across all occupations in Maine was $51,430 in May 2025 (mean $65,780); 21st highest of 51. One in ten workers earned less than $35,140 and one in ten more than $105,510.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · saved copyWhat is the most common job in Maine?
The most common occupation in Maine in May 2025 was home health and personal care aides, with 18,630 workers and a median annual wage of $38,580.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · saved copyWhat is the median household income in Maine?
Median household income in Maine was $76,372 in 2024, 19th lowest among the 50 states and DC (U.S.: $81,604). In 2019 it was $58,824, so it has risen 29.8% before allowing for inflation.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyWhat is the average rent in Maine?
The median gross rent in Maine, including utilities, was $1,210 a month in 2024, up 1.8% on 2023 ($1,189); 21st lowest among the 50 states and DC (U.S.: $1,487).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyWhat is the median home value in Maine?
Homeowners in Maine valued their homes at a median of $341,900 in 2024, up 10.0% on 2023 ($310,700); 26th highest among the 50 states and DC (U.S.: $360,600).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow affordable are homes in Maine?
The median home value in Maine was 4.5 times the median household income in 2024 ($341,900 against $76,372); 20th highest ratio among the 50 states and DC (U.S.: 4.4).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyIs rent affordable in Maine?
A household on the median income in Maine would spend 19.0% of its income on the median rent of $1,210 a month in 2024 (U.S.: 21.9%).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow Maine compares with other states
Gross domestic product, 2025 (current dollars) (2025)
Maine ranks 44 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Gross domestic product, 2025 (current dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Hawaii | $123.2 billion |
| 42 | Delaware | $121.9 billion |
| 43 | West Virginia | $111.3 billion |
| 44 | Maine | $101.7 billion |
| 45 | Rhode Island | $88.2 billion |
| 46 | North Dakota | $82.3 billion |
| 47 | South Dakota | $82.0 billion |
GDP per resident, 2025 (BEA GDP / Census population) (2025)
Maine ranks 41 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | GDP per resident, 2025 (BEA GDP / Census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Missouri | $75,811 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $74,125 |
| 40 | Michigan | $72,462 |
| 41 | Maine | $71,898 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $71,569 |
| 43 | Montana | $70,713 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $68,065 |
Real GDP growth, 2025 (2025)
Maine ranks 37 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real GDP growth, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Louisiana | 1.5% |
| 35 | Hawaii | 1.5% |
| 36 | Arizona | 1.5% |
| 37 | Maine | 1.4% |
| 38 | Oregon | 1.4% |
| 39 | Massachusetts | 1.3% |
| 40 | Mississippi | 1.3% |
Real GDP growth, 2026:Q2 (annual rate) (2026:Q2)
Maine ranks 29 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real GDP growth, 2026:Q2 (annual rate) |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Tennessee | 1.7% |
| 27 | Iowa | 1.7% |
| 28 | Idaho | 1.5% |
| 29 | Maine | 1.4% |
| 30 | Indiana | 1.3% |
| 31 | Maryland | 1.3% |
| 32 | Nevada | 1.3% |
Personal income per person, 2025 (2025)
Maine ranks 28 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Personal income per person, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Oregon | $73,283 |
| 26 | Texas | $73,156 |
| 27 | Montana | $72,066 |
| 28 | Maine | $71,742 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $71,219 |
| 30 | Utah | $70,323 |
| 31 | Missouri | $69,836 |
Real personal income per person, 2024 (adjusted for local prices, 2017 dollars) (2024)
Maine ranks 29 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real personal income per person, 2024 (adjusted for local prices, 2017 dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Wisconsin | $58,273 |
| 27 | Texas | $58,219 |
| 28 | Missouri | $57,850 |
| 29 | Maine | $57,480 |
| 30 | Florida | $57,131 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $56,789 |
| 32 | Nevada | $56,503 |
Median household income, 2024 (ACS) (2024)
Maine ranks 31 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Median household income, 2024 (ACS) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $77,545 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $77,488 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $76,881 |
| 31 | Maine | $76,442 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $76,376 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $75,532 |
| 34 | Kansas | $75,514 |
Regional price parity, 2024 (US = 100) (2024)
Maine ranks 26 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Regional price parity, 2024 (US = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Vermont | 98.0 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | 97.6 |
| 25 | Texas | 97.1 |
| 26 | Maine | 97.0 |
| 27 | Georgia | 96.3 |
| 28 | Michigan | 96.2 |
| 29 | Idaho | 95.5 |
Unemployment rate, September 2026 (seasonally adjusted) (September 2026)
Maine ranks 41 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, September 2026 (seasonally adjusted) |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Indiana | 3.4% |
| 39 | Georgia | 3.3% |
| 40 | Mississippi | 3.3% |
| 41 | Maine | 3.3% |
| 42 | Wisconsin | 3.2% |
| 43 | Iowa | 3.2% |
| 44 | Montana | 3.1% |
Unemployment rate, 2025 annual average (2025)
Maine ranks 41 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, 2025 annual average |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Georgia | 3.4% |
| 39 | Virginia | 3.4% |
| 40 | Oklahoma | 3.4% |
| 41 | Maine | 3.4% |
| 42 | Wyoming | 3.4% |
| 43 | Montana | 3.3% |
| 44 | Wisconsin | 3.2% |
Labor force participation rate, September 2026 (September 2026)
Maine ranks 42 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Labor force participation rate, September 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Arkansas | 59.1% |
| 40 | South Carolina | 58.8% |
| 41 | Michigan | 58.5% |
| 42 | Maine | 58.5% |
| 43 | Louisiana | 58.3% |
| 44 | Kentucky | 57.9% |
| 45 | North Carolina | 57.8% |
Average annual pay, 2025 (QCEW) (2025)
Maine ranks 34 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average annual pay, 2025 (QCEW) |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Vermont | $67,247 |
| 32 | Missouri | $66,459 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $66,160 |
| 34 | Maine | $65,787 |
| 35 | Indiana | $65,067 |
| 36 | Alabama | $64,479 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $63,728 |
Median annual wage, all occupations, May 2025 (OEWS) (May 2025)
Maine ranks 21 of 51, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Median annual wage, all occupations, May 2025 (OEWS) |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | North Dakota | $52,480 |
| 19 | Delaware | $52,190 |
| 20 | Illinois | $51,960 |
| 21 | Maine | $51,430 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $50,270 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $50,270 |
| 24 | Utah | $50,110 |
Median household income (2024)
Maine ranks 33 of 51, highest first. Census Bureau SAIPE model estimates
| Rank | Region | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | South Dakota | $77,494 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $76,975 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $76,578 |
| 33 | Maine | $76,372 |
| 34 | Iowa | $75,623 |
| 35 | Montana | $75,520 |
| 36 | Kansas | $75,402 |
Median gross rent (monthly) (2024)
Maine ranks 31 of 51, highest first. Renter-occupied units paying cash rent
| Rank | Region | Median gross rent (monthly) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Tennessee | $1,284 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $1,272 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $1,252 |
| 31 | Maine | $1,210 |
| 32 | Montana | $1,177 |
| 33 | Michigan | $1,168 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $1,142 |
Median value of owner-occupied homes (2024)
Maine ranks 26 of 51, highest first. Owner-reported value
| Rank | Region | Median value of owner-occupied homes |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Vermont | $352,800 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $344,600 |
| 25 | Georgia | $343,300 |
| 26 | Maine | $341,900 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $339,500 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $333,000 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $332,600 |
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