Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer Salary
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers earn a median $109,370 a year nationally. Architecture and Engineering Occupations
U.S. median
$109,370
$52.58 per hour
Range
$71,850 – $168,180
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
23,480
across the U.S.
Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$85,772
per year · effective tax rate 21.6%
$7,148Monthly
$3,574Twice a month
$3,299Every 2 weeks
$41.24Hourly
- Federal income tax$15,231
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,781
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,586
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$85,772
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $71,850 | $34.54 | $59,376 |
| 25th percentile | $86,980 | $41.82 | $70,020 |
| Median (50th) | $109,370 | $52.58 | $85,772 |
| 75th percentile | $136,600 | $65.67 | $104,632 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $168,180 | $80.86 | $126,217 |
Best cities for bioengineers and biomedical engineers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix, AZ | $141,230 | $104,475 | $101,122 | 450 |
| 2 | Philadelphia, PA | $125,760 | $93,362 | $91,037 | 580 |
| 3 | Minneapolis, MN | $127,890 | $91,473 | $87,265 | 1,070 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $128,550 | $92,922 | $85,828 | 4,040 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $140,660 | $96,727 | $83,664 | 650 |
| 6 | Los Angeles, CA | $128,240 | $89,554 | $78,857 | 910 |
| 7 | Dallas, TX | $99,070 | $78,526 | $76,172 | 740 |
| 8 | Washington, DC | $110,390 | $80,075 | $73,541 | 470 |
| 9 | New York, NY | $110,830 | $81,300 | $72,226 | 980 |
| 10 | Houston, TX | $84,160 | $68,037 | $68,982 | 520 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Phoenix, AZ — $141,230
- San Francisco, CA — $140,660
- Boston, MA — $128,550
- Los Angeles, CA — $128,240
- Minneapolis, MN — $127,890
- Philadelphia, PA — $125,760
- New York, NY — $110,830
- Washington, DC — $110,390
- Dallas, TX — $99,070
- Houston, TX — $84,160
Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $141,230 | $104,475 | $99,630 – $170,560 | 610 |
| Idaho | $133,750 | $96,704 | $36,190 – $137,600 | — |
| California | $128,310 | $89,595 | $89,420 – $179,810 | 2,750 |
| Minnesota | $127,730 | $91,376 | $88,530 – $176,330 | 1,230 |
| Massachusetts | $127,570 | $92,302 | $76,750 – $194,760 | 4,740 |
| Pennsylvania | $122,560 | $91,273 | $77,360 – $158,600 | 950 |
| Oregon | $122,510 | $85,112 | $81,520 – $163,990 | 150 |
| New Jersey | $114,680 | $84,392 | $83,200 – $170,470 | 680 |
| Ohio | $111,550 | $85,020 | $78,440 – $167,600 | 700 |
| Colorado | $110,650 | $82,512 | $73,730 – $168,300 | — |
| Wisconsin | $110,430 | $82,045 | $76,870 – $160,220 | 180 |
| Oklahoma | $109,340 | $81,376 | $67,980 – $193,010 | 70 |
| Indiana | $108,030 | $81,672 | $78,180 – $177,620 | 620 |
| Tennessee | $106,470 | $83,732 | $81,070 – $174,020 | 170 |
| Virginia | $106,140 | $78,211 | $68,890 – $200,800 | 330 |
| Maryland | $105,090 | $78,133 | $66,560 – $158,660 | 550 |
| New York | $104,010 | $76,905 | $80,290 – $177,870 | 840 |
| Connecticut | $103,500 | $77,525 | $81,540 – $158,650 | 300 |
| Florida | $101,730 | $80,397 | $62,360 – $163,370 | 900 |
| Michigan | $100,940 | $75,802 | $64,610 – $147,370 | 330 |
| District of Columbia | $100,920 | $74,218 | $79,500 – $128,740 | 80 |
| South Carolina | $99,130 | $73,777 | $62,400 – $126,960 | 70 |
| Georgia | $96,920 | $72,606 | $63,480 – $127,380 | — |
| Mississippi | $96,710 | $73,729 | $79,450 – $101,110 | — |
| Kentucky | $95,360 | $72,696 | $78,570 – $121,180 | 80 |
| New Hampshire | $94,890 | $75,585 | $80,240 – $175,630 | 80 |
| North Carolina | $94,790 | $72,241 | $67,260 – $134,880 | 920 |
| Texas | $92,600 | $73,974 | $59,540 – $159,540 | 2,050 |
| Utah | $90,870 | $69,634 | $65,180 – $138,160 | 280 |
| Illinois | $89,520 | $67,521 | $48,370 – $138,110 | 280 |
| Missouri | $89,480 | $68,511 | $59,700 – $131,800 | 160 |
| Nevada | $87,850 | $70,632 | $77,420 – $147,520 | 70 |
| Alabama | $85,720 | $65,113 | $70,010 – $142,210 | 30 |
| Louisiana | $84,320 | $66,006 | $59,510 – $122,490 | 30 |
| Nebraska | $83,890 | $64,909 | $60,360 – $125,460 | 80 |
| Iowa | $81,710 | $63,860 | $62,080 – $135,370 | 90 |
| Arkansas | $67,850 | $54,129 | $46,720 – $119,010 | 30 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bioengineer and biomedical engineer make?
The national median salary for bioengineers and biomedical engineers is $109,370 a year ($52.58 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,850 and the top 10% earn over $168,180. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays bioengineers and biomedical engineers the most?
Arizona has the highest median pay at $141,230. After taxes and local prices, Phoenix, AZ offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many bioengineers and biomedical engineers are there in the U.S.?
About 23,480 people work as bioengineers and biomedical engineers nationwide.