How much does a bioengineer and biomedical engineer make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for bioengineer and biomedical engineers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $61.11 an hour or $10,590 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.11
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 65
- Jobs in the area
- 120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,250 | $40.50 | |
| 25th | $122,400 | $58.83 | |
| Median | $127,100 | $61.11 | |
| 75th | $132,800 | $63.82 | |
| 90th | $164,000 | $78.84 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for bioengineer and biomedical engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $138,700 |
| Chemical Engineer | $131,700 |
| Industrial Engineer | $129,900 |
| Electronics Engineer | $129,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $128,300 |
| Electrical Engineer | $128,100 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,100 |
| Engineer | $126,400 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $125,000 |
| Mining and Geological Engineer | $120,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bioengineer and biomedical engineer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $61.11 ($127,100 a year).
Do bioengineer and biomedical engineers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $127,100 against $109,400 nationally, 16% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $122,500, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for bioengineer and biomedical engineer pay?
13 of 65 metro areas with data.
How much does a bioengineer and biomedical engineer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $84,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $164,000 or more.
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.