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Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Salary
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers earn a median $109,370 a year in the U.S., with 23,480 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $109,370 a year
- Employment
- 23,480
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- +7.6%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 1,200
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $109,370 · $52.58 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $116,890 · $56.20 an hour (estimate error ±2.1%)
- 10th percentile
- $71,850 · $34.55 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $86,980 · $41.82 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $136,600 · $65.68 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $168,180 · $80.86 an hour
- Employment
- 23,480 (estimate error ±4.6%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
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.
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 23,800
- Projected for 2035
- 25,700
- Change
- +1,800 (+7.6%)
- Openings each year
- 1,200
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- Self-employed
- Not reported
Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $141,230 | 610 |
| 2 | Idaho | $133,750 | Not reported |
| 3 | California | $128,310 | 2,750 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $127,730 | 1,230 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $127,570 | 4,740 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $122,560 | 950 |
| 7 | Oregon | $122,510 | 150 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $114,680 | 680 |
| 9 | Ohio | $111,550 | 700 |
| 10 | Colorado | $110,650 | Not reported |
States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4,740 | $127,570 |
| California | 2,750 | $128,310 |
| Texas | 2,050 | $92,600 |
| Minnesota | 1,230 | $127,730 |
| Pennsylvania | 950 | $122,560 |
| North Carolina | 920 | $94,790 |
| Florida | 900 | $101,730 |
| Washington | 880 | Not reported |
| New York | 840 | $104,010 |
| Ohio | 700 | $111,550 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $141,230 | 450 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $140,660 | 650 |
| 3 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $136,450 | 270 |
| 4 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $131,170 | 280 |
| 5 | Boulder, CO | $129,030 | 120 |
| 6 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $128,550 | 4,040 |
| 7 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $128,300 | 130 |
| 8 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $128,270 | 410 |
| 9 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $128,240 | 910 |
| 10 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $127,890 | 1,070 |
| 11 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $127,110 | 120 |
| 12 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $125,760 | 580 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 4,040 | $128,550 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,070 | $127,890 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 980 | $110,830 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 910 | $128,240 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 810 | Not reported |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 740 | $99,070 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 650 | $140,660 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 580 | $125,760 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 520 | $84,160 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 470 | $110,390 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 450 | $141,230 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 410 | $128,270 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)1,098 certified filingsMedian offered wage $104,440
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)138 certified filingsMedian offered wage $117,790
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers pay by state
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do bioengineers and biomedical engineers make?
- The median wage for bioengineers and biomedical engineers in the U.S. is $109,370 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $86,980 and $136,600.
- Which state pays bioengineers and biomedical engineers the most?
- Arizona has the highest median wage for this occupation at $141,230 a year.
- What is the job outlook for bioengineers and biomedical engineers?
- BLS projects employment to grow 7.6% from 2025 to 2035, with about 1,200 openings each year on average.
- What education do bioengineers and biomedical engineers need?
- The typical entry-level education is: bachelor's degree.