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Game Developer Salary in Lewiston, Maine

The median game developer salary in Lewiston, ME is $73,950 per year, which is 13% below the national median and 8.4% below the Maine state average.

City Median
$73,950
vs State Avg
$-6,800
vs National
$-11,050
Cost of Living
90%

Game Developer Salary in Lewiston by Experience

In Lewiston, an entry-level game developer earns around $43,500, while experienced professionals earn up to $128,760 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$43,500
$-6,500 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$75,690
$-11,310 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$128,760
$-19,240 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Lewiston, ME

Percentile Lewiston
10th Percentile $41,760
25th Percentile $56,550
Median (50th) $73,950
75th Percentile $104,400
90th Percentile $134,850

Game Developer Salary in Other Maine Cities

Portland, ME
$89,250
Pop. 68,408
South Portland, ME
$86,700
Pop. 25,665
Bangor, ME
$75,650
Pop. 32,029
Auburn, ME
$73,100
Pop. 23,926

How to Become a Game Developer in Lewiston

Education

Most game developer positions require a bachelor's degree. Lewiston 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 Lewiston may vary based on local industry and population growth.