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Game Developer Salary in Bangor, Maine

The median game developer salary in Bangor, ME is $75,650 per year, which is 11% below the national median and 6.3% below the Maine state average.

City Median
$75,650
vs State Avg
$-5,100
vs National
$-9,350
Cost of Living
92%

Game Developer Salary in Bangor by Experience

In Bangor, an entry-level game developer earns around $44,500, while experienced professionals earn up to $131,720 per year. The local cost of living index is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$44,500
$-5,500 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$77,430
$-9,570 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$131,720
$-16,280 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Bangor, ME

Percentile Bangor
10th Percentile $42,720
25th Percentile $57,850
Median (50th) $75,650
75th Percentile $106,800
90th Percentile $137,950

Game Developer Salary in Other Maine Cities

Portland, ME
$89,250
Pop. 68,408
South Portland, ME
$86,700
Pop. 25,665
Lewiston, ME
$73,950
Pop. 37,121
Auburn, ME
$73,100
Pop. 23,926

How to Become a Game Developer in Bangor

Education

Most game developer positions require a bachelor's degree. Bangor and the surrounding Maine area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

C++Unity/Unreal3D MathGame PhysicsGPU ProgrammingVersion Control

Job Outlook

Nationally, game developer employment is projected to grow 10% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Bangor may vary based on local industry and population growth.