Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for bioengineers and biomedical engineers in the U.S. is $109,370 ($52.58 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $109,370
- Mean annual wage
- $116,890
- Median hourly wage
- $52.58
- Employment
- 23,480
23,480 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $71,850 | $34.55 |
| 25th percentile | $86,980 | $41.82 |
| Median (50th) | $109,370 | $52.58 |
| 75th percentile | $136,600 | $65.68 |
| 90th percentile | $168,180 | $80.86 |
Highest-paying states for bioengineers and biomedical engineers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $141,230 | 610 |
| Idaho | $133,750 | — |
| California | $128,310 | 2,750 |
| Minnesota | $127,730 | 1,230 |
| Massachusetts | $127,570 | 4,740 |
| Pennsylvania | $122,560 | 950 |
| Oregon | $122,510 | 150 |
| New Jersey | $114,680 | 680 |
| Ohio | $111,550 | 700 |
| Colorado | $110,650 | — |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $67,850 median annual wage
- Iowa: $81,710 median annual wage
- Nebraska: $83,890 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $84,320 median annual wage
- Alabama: $85,720 median annual wage
About this occupation
Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.
Typical tasks
- Communicate with bioregulatory authorities regarding licensing or compliance responsibilities.
- Collaborate with manufacturing or quality assurance staff to prepare product specification or safety sheets, standard operating procedures, user manuals, or qualification and validation reports.
- Consult with chemists or biologists to develop or evaluate novel technologies.
- Prepare project plans for equipment or facility improvements, including time lines, budgetary estimates, or capital spending requests.
- Conduct training or in-services to educate clinicians and other personnel on proper use of equipment.
- Prepare technical reports, data summary documents, or research articles for scientific publication, regulatory submissions, or patent applications.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 4.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 6.8% |
| Associate's degree | 10.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 44.9% |
| Master's degree | 23.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 9.4% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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