How much does a bioengineer and biomedical engineer make in North Carolina?
$94,790a year
Median yearly pay for bioengineer and biomedical engineers in North Carolina. That is $45.57 an hour or $7,899 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.57
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,260Median: $94,790Highest 10%: $134,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,260 | $32.34 | |
| 25th | $80,320 | $38.62 | |
| Median | $94,790 | $45.57 | |
| 75th | $120,700 | $58.03 | |
| 90th | $134,900 | $64.85 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $102,700 |
| Durham, NC | $99,050 |
| Raleigh, NC | $98,630 |
| Charlotte, NC | $97,670 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $77,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bioengineer and biomedical engineers.
| 24. Mississippi | $96,710 |
| 25. Kentucky | $95,360 |
| 26. New Hampshire | $94,890 |
| 27. North Carolina | $94,790 |
| 28. Texas | $92,600 |
| 29. Utah | $90,870 |
| 30. Illinois | $89,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bioengineer and biomedical engineer make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $45.57 ($94,790 a year).
Do bioengineer and biomedical engineers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $94,790 against $109,400 nationally, 13% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for bioengineer and biomedical engineer pay?
North Carolina ranks 27 of 37 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays bioengineer and biomedical engineers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $102,700 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.