Software Developers Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $102,990 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $49.51
10th percentile $69,050
90th percentile $158,800
Employed locally 190
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,050
    25th
    $88,250
    50th (median)
    $102,990
    75th
    $123,000
    90th
    $158,800

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,740
    Computer User Support Specialists $50,320
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $75,820
    Data Scientists $81,250
    Computer Occupations, All Other $90,380
    Operations Research Analysts $96,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Southwest Maine is $49.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.35 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Southwest Maine is 22.6% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $69,050 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,250.