Software Developers Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $105,400 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $50.67
10th percentile $74,220
90th percentile $162,860
Employed locally 160
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,220
    25th
    $90,050
    50th (median)
    $105,400
    75th
    $132,140
    90th
    $162,860

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 157% Median Software Developers salary is 57% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $161,380
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $143,860
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $141,220
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $141,030
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $139,060
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $138,870

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Systems Analysts$101,340
    Computer User Support Specialists$58,770
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$75,930
    Data Scientists$79,110
    Computer Network Architects$142,290
    Computer Network Support Specialists$75,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Lewiston, ME is $50.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.65 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Lewiston, ME is 20.8% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Lewiston?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $74,220 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,050.