How much does a bioengineer and biomedical engineer make in California?
$128,300a year
Median yearly pay for bioengineer and biomedical engineers in California. That is $61.69 an hour or $10,690 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.69
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 2,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $89,420Median: $128,300Highest 10%: $179,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,420 | $42.99 | |
| 25th | $106,000 | $50.94 | |
| Median | $128,300 | $61.69 | |
| 75th | $153,700 | $73.88 | |
| 90th | $179,800 | $86.45 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $140,700 |
| San Jose, CA | $136,500 |
| Sacramento, CA | $128,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $128,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $128,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $123,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bioengineer and biomedical engineers.
| 1. Arizona | $141,200 |
| 2. Idaho | $133,800 |
| 3. California | $128,300 |
| 4. Minnesota | $127,700 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $127,600 |
| 6. Pennsylvania | $122,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bioengineer and biomedical engineer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $61.69 ($128,300 a year).
Do bioengineer and biomedical engineers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $128,300 against $109,400 nationally, 17% more.
Where does California rank for bioengineer and biomedical engineer pay?
California ranks 3 of 37 states.
Which city in California pays bioengineer and biomedical engineers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $140,700 a year.
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.