SOC 17-2031 · May 2025 · United States
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers across the United States is $109,370 per year, measured over 23,480 jobs. The highest state median is in Arizona, at $141,230.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Pay for this occupation varies by 108.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Arizona pays $141,230 and Arkansas pays $67,850.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $141,230 | 610 | |
| 2 | Idaho | $133,750 | — | |
| 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 | — |
States with the most Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 4,740 | $127,570 | |
| 2 | California | 2,750 | $128,310 | |
| 3 | Texas | 2,050 | $92,600 | |
| 4 | Minnesota | 1,230 | $127,730 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 950 | $122,560 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 920 | $94,790 | |
| 7 | Florida | 900 | $101,730 | |
| 8 | New York | 840 | $104,010 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 700 | $111,550 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 680 | $114,680 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $141,230 | 450 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $140,660 | 650 |
| 3 | San Jose | $136,450 | 270 |
| 4 | Cincinnati | $131,170 | 280 |
| 5 | Milwaukee | $129,640 | 90 |
| 6 | Boulder | $129,030 | 120 |
| 7 | Waterbury | $128,940 | — |
| 8 | Boston | $128,550 | 4,040 |
| 9 | Sacramento | $128,300 | 130 |
| 10 | San Diego | $128,270 | 410 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.