Software Developers Salary in Maine
Software Developers in Maine have a median of $123,120 a year, below the national $135,980 (−9%); the state ranks 32nd of 50 states by median. Software Developers earn 2.4 times the median across all occupations in Maine ($51,430). Neighbouring New Hampshire pays more, with a median of $139,720. Maine employs 2,790 software developers, 4.35 per 1,000 jobs, the 42nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.40 means it is less common in Maine than nationally.
Maine vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Maine | Hourly | $39.87 | $47.69 | $59.19 | $78.44 | $86.53 | $62.04 | 2,790 | 4.35 | 0.40 |
| Annual | $82,930 | $99,200 | $123,120 | $163,150 | $179,990 | $129,040 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $39.64 | $50.58 | $65.38 | $82.68 | $103.21 | $71.20 | 1,687,890 | – | – |
| Annual | $82,460 | $105,210 | $135,980 | $171,980 | $214,670 | $148,100 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 32nd of 50 states
- Rank by employment
- 42nd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.40
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.35
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Maine's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Maine
3 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Maine publish a row for software developers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $61.88 | $128,710 | $83,760 | $185,130 | 1,460 | 5.07 | 0.47 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $56.59 | $117,700 | $79,480 | $159,430 | 150 | 3.14 | 0.29 |
| Bangor, ME | $50.07 | $104,140 | $78,490 | $163,150 | 110 | 1.49 | 0.14 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $62.79 | $130,600 | $88,490 | $179,990 | 60 | 1.01 | 0.09 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | * | * | * | * | 360 | 2.52 | 0.23 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $59.19 | $123,120 | 2,790 | 0.40 |
| New Hampshire | $67.17 | $139,720 | 10,840 | 1.46 |
See the national page for Software Developers (every state ranked) and the Maine wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Maine estimates.
*- Wage estimate not available.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.