Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Maine | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $123,120 | $142,991 | -14% |
| Median hourly wage | $59.19 | $68.75 | -14% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $126,797.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in Maine is $123,120, or about $59.19 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. Maine is -14% below the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in Maine typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,790 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $123,120, Maine offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.