The average salary for a bioengineers and biomedical engineer in the United States is $106,700, but the range typically falls between $81,370 and $125,780. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $51.3, with a range between $39.12 and $60.47.
There are approximately 19,320 people employed as a bioengineers and biomedical engineer in the United States. With Massachusetts, California, Texas employing the highest number of bioengineers and biomedical engineers.The state with the best pay for a bioengineers and biomedical engineer is South Carolina, with an average annual salary of $124,560, while Missouri has the lowest average annual salary of $73,380.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $68,100 | $32.74 |
| 25th Percentile | $81,370 | $39.12 |
| Median | $100,730 | $48.43 |
| 75th Percentile | $125,780 | $60.47 |
| 90th Percentile | $154,350 | $74.21 |
The salary of a bioengineers and biomedical engineer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a bioengineers and biomedical engineer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for bioengineers and biomedical engineers are South Carolina, Arizona, New Mexico, New York, California while the worst states are Missouri, Nebraska, Vermont, North Dakota, Montana.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $77,580 | $122,430 | $165,570 |
| California | $78,670 | $118,090 | $167,250 |
| Colorado | $67,520 | $111,820 | $162,600 |
| Connecticut | $82,940 | $103,890 | $131,380 |
| District of Columbia | $76,610 | $94,420 | $103,600 |
| Florida | $62,060 | $100,550 | $135,360 |
| Georgia | $70,760 | $103,730 | $136,020 |
| Illinois | $69,990 | $98,350 | $134,510 |
| Indiana | $63,820 | $93,290 | $122,100 |
| Iowa | $56,320 | $90,690 | $133,900 |
| Kansas | $63,610 | $107,810 | $193,430 |
| Kentucky | $79,480 | $100,080 | $139,880 |
| Maryland | $71,620 | $111,470 | $152,760 |
| Massachusetts | $76,200 | $107,280 | $145,040 |
| Michigan | $58,350 | $102,460 | $133,900 |
| Minnesota | $79,210 | $112,500 | $162,480 |
| Missouri | $62,020 | $73,380 | $80,400 |
| Montana | $72,690 | $94,830 | $128,020 |
| Nebraska | $66,620 | $84,110 | $128,190 |
| New Jersey | $77,920 | $115,420 | $167,900 |
| New Mexico | $72,070 | $139,460 | $215,190 |
| New York | $75,500 | $116,010 | $167,190 |
| North Carolina | $62,690 | $97,090 | $133,590 |
| North Dakota | $52,970 | $83,100 | $103,130 |
| Ohio | $64,580 | $101,100 | $141,710 |
| Oregon | $72,570 | $98,110 | $128,370 |
| Pennsylvania | $66,040 | $95,520 | $120,410 |
| Rhode Island | $83,050 | $108,930 | $146,490 |
| South Carolina | $78,220 | $124,560 | $149,070 |
| Tennessee | $56,770 | $99,600 | $165,540 |
| Texas | $52,060 | $94,190 | $133,670 |
| Utah | $65,130 | $95,340 | $138,820 |
| Vermont | $79,170 | $93,540 | $129,980 |
| Virginia | $65,500 | $99,820 | $134,160 |
| Washington | $61,260 | $114,750 | $172,190 |
| Wisconsin | $77,300 | $111,910 | $150,140 |
Even between cities, the salary of a bioengineers and biomedical engineer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for bioengineers and biomedical engineers is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $131,760.The city with the lowest average salary for bioengineers and biomedical engineers is St. Louis, MO with an average salary of $75,630.
Areas with highest average salaries for bioengineers and biomedical engineers
Areas with lowest average salaries for bioengineers and biomedical engineers
The number of bioengineers and biomedical engineers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of bioengineers and biomedical engineers has increased by 660. On average, the number of bioengineers and biomedical engineers has been increasing by 0.9% each year. The salary of bioengineers and biomedical engineers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of bioengineers and biomedical engineers has increased by $8,360. On average, the salary of bioengineers and biomedical engineers has been increasing by 2.1% each year.
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