How much does a bioengineer and biomedical engineer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $52.58 an hour or $9,114 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.58
- Average (mean)
- $116,900
- Jobs
- 23,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,850 | $34.54 | |
| 25th | $86,980 | $41.82 | |
| Median | $109,400 | $52.58 | |
| 75th | $136,600 | $65.67 | |
| 90th | $168,200 | $80.86 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Arizona | $141,200 |
| Idaho | $133,800 |
| California | $128,300 |
| Minnesota | $127,700 |
| Massachusetts | $127,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $122,600 |
| Oregon | $122,500 |
| New Jersey | $114,700 |
| Ohio | $111,600 |
| Colorado | $110,700 |
| Wisconsin | $110,400 |
| Oklahoma | $109,300 |
| Indiana | $108,000 |
| Tennessee | $106,500 |
| Virginia | $106,100 |
| Maryland | $105,100 |
| New York | $104,000 |
| Connecticut | $103,500 |
| Florida | $101,700 |
| Michigan | $100,900 |
| District of Columbia | $100,900 |
| South Carolina | $99,130 |
| Georgia | $96,920 |
| Mississippi | $96,710 |
| Kentucky | $95,360 |
| New Hampshire | $94,890 |
| North Carolina | $94,790 |
| Texas | $92,600 |
| Utah | $90,870 |
| Illinois | $89,520 |
| Missouri | $89,480 |
| Nevada | $87,850 |
| Alabama | $85,720 |
| Louisiana | $84,320 |
| Nebraska | $83,890 |
| Iowa | $81,710 |
| Arkansas | $67,850 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $141,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $140,700 |
| San Jose, CA | $136,500 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $131,200 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $129,600 |
| Boulder, CO | $129,000 |
| Waterbury, CT | $128,900 |
| Boston, MA | $128,600 |
| Sacramento, CA | $128,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $128,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $128,200 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $127,900 |
| Portland, OR | $127,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $125,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $123,700 |
In other countries
Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer belongs to the international group "Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Aerospace Engineer$135,000
- Agricultural Engineer$98,590
- Chemical Engineer$125,000
- Civil Engineer$100,800
- Computer Hardware Engineer$161,700
- Electrical Engineer$120,600
- Electronics Engineer$130,200
- Environmental Engineer$107,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bioengineer and biomedical engineer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $52.58 ($109,400 a year).
How much does a bioengineer and biomedical engineer make a month?
About $9,114 a month before tax, based on a median of $109,400 a year.
How much does a bioengineer and biomedical engineer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $71,850 or less a year ($34.54 an hour); the top 10% make $168,200 or more.
Which state pays bioengineer and biomedical engineers the most?
Arizona, with a median of $141,200 a year, followed by Idaho ($133,800) and California ($128,300).
Which city pays bioengineer and biomedical engineers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $141,200 a year.
How many bioengineer and biomedical engineers are there in the United States?
About 23,480 people work as bioengineer and biomedical engineers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.