Virtual Reality Developer Salary in Duluth, Minnesota

How much does a Virtual Reality Developer make in Duluth, MN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Virtual Reality Developer in Duluth, MN is $89,371. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $77,699 to a high of $104,891, with most professionals earning between $83,261 and $97,494.

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What is a Virtual Reality Developer?

A Virtual Reality Developer is responsible for creating immersive and interactive virtual reality experiences using specialized software and programming languages. They work closely with designers and content creators to bring virtual environments to life, incorporating 3D models, animations, and interactive elements to create realistic and engaging experiences. Virtual Reality Developers also troubleshoot and debug code, optimize performance, and stay up-to-date with the latest VR technology and trends to ensure their projects are cutting-edge and impactful. Additionally, they may collaborate with other developers and engineers to integrate VR experiences with other technologies and platforms.

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Common responsibilities of a Virtual Reality Developer

Participate in user testing and feedback sessions to gather insights and improve the usability and effectiveness of VR applications.

September 07, 2023

Stay current with VR technology trends and advancements, and incorporate new features and capabilities into VR applications.

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Optimize VR applications for performance and user experience, including frame rate, latency, and visual fidelity.

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Create documentation and tutorials for VR applications to assist users and other developers in understanding and using the software.

September 18, 2023

Integrate VR hardware and software components, such as head-mounted displays, motion controllers, and haptic feedback devices, into the development process.

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Collaborate with clients or stakeholders to understand their VR application requirements and provide technical expertise and recommendations.

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Contribute to the overall VR development process, including brainstorming, planning, and problem-solving with the development team.

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Design and develop virtual reality (VR) applications and experiences using programming languages and development tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or other VR development platforms.

October 27, 2023

Test and debug VR applications to ensure they meet technical and functional requirements, and address any issues or bugs that arise.

November 18, 2023

Collaborate with designers, artists, and other team members to create immersive and interactive VR environments and simulations.

November 27, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Virtual Reality Developer in Duluth, MN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

83261

97494

89371

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

86205

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93876

What is the average salary for Virtual Reality Developer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Virtual Reality Developer in Duluth, MN. The base salary for Virtual Reality Developer ranges from $83,261 to $97,494 with the average base salary of $89,371. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $86,205 to $102,530 with the average total cash compensation of $93,876.

View Average Salary for Virtual Reality Developer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$89,371	$83,261 - $97,494
Bonus	$4,505	$2,944 - $5,035
Total Pay	$93,876	$86,205 - $102,530

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Virtual Reality Developer Salary Near Duluth, MN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Duluth, MN
CITY, STATE Saint Paul, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,848 - $106,378	COMPARE TO Duluth, MN
CITY, STATE Saint Cloud, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,631 - $100,269	COMPARE TO Duluth, MN
CITY, STATE Minneapolis, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,848 - $106,378	COMPARE TO Duluth, MN
CITY, STATE Minnetonka, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,848 - $106,378	COMPARE TO Duluth, MN
CITY, STATE Eau Claire, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,600 - $97,891	COMPARE TO Duluth, MN
CITY, STATE Eden Prairie, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,691 - $106,195	COMPARE TO Duluth, MN

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About Duluth, Minnesota

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 87.43 square miles (226.44 km2); 67.79 square miles (175.58 km2) is land and 19.64 square miles (50.87 km2) is water. It is Minnesota's second-largest city by land area, surpassed only by Hibbing. Of its 87.3 square miles (226 km2), 68 square miles (180 km2), or 77.89%, is land and 19.3 square miles (50 km2), or 22.11%, is water. Duluth's canal connects Lake Superior to the Duluth–Superior harbor and the Saint Louis River. It is spanned by the Aerial Lift Bridge, which connects Canal Park with Minnesota Point ("Park Poi...

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