Maine ranks 7th nationally for job market strength

Maine has been ranked as the 7th best state for jobs in a new annual report by personal finance website WalletHub. The state holds the position of the second-highest-ranked state in New England, trailing only New Hampshire, which ranked 5th.

Maine received an overall score of 59.66 based on a 100-point system evaluating the job market and economic environment across 34 subcategories. While the state ranked 29th in economic environment—impacted by factors such as average starting salaries and commute-friendly jobs—it achieved a 4th-place ranking specifically within the job market category, which measures job security, unemployment rates, and job opportunities.

In the New England region, New Hampshire (5th), Rhode Island (13th), Massachusetts (18th), and Vermont (20th) also appeared in the top 20. Nebraska was identified as the top-ranked state for jobs nationwide.