Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Utah
$99,500 / year
≈ $8,300 per month · $47.84 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Utah · median $94,000
25th percentile
$81,500Average
$99,50075th percentile
$114,000
$81,500Average
$99,50075th percentile
$114,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary by state
Alabama$98,500
Arizona$143,000
Arkansas$74,000
California$137,000
Colorado$123,000
Connecticut$119,500
District of Columbia$105,000
Florida$113,500
Georgia$100,500
Idaho$121,000
Illinois$94,000
Indiana$121,500
Iowa$97,000
Kentucky$102,000
Louisiana$94,000
Maryland$114,000
Massachusetts$131,000
Michigan$107,500
Minnesota$135,000
Mississippi$97,500
Missouri$97,500
Nebraska$92,000
Nevada$102,500
New Hampshire$118,000
New Jersey$127,500
New York$123,500
North Carolina$103,000
Ohio$123,500
Oklahoma$121,500
Oregon$128,500
Pennsylvania$124,500
South Carolina$100,500
Tennessee$128,500
Texas$104,500
Utah$99,500
Virginia$123,000
Wisconsin$122,000
About this role
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers is a professional role within the function in the Architecture and Engineering job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineerss do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
- Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.
- Prepare technical reports, data summary documents, or research articles for scientific publication, regulatory submissions, or patent applications.
- Design or develop medical diagnostic or clinical instrumentation, equipment, or procedures, using the principles of engineering and biobehavioral sciences.
- Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals.
- Adapt or design computer hardware or software for medical science uses.
Top skills: Writing Speaking Reading Comprehension Active Listening Science Mathematics
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers pay by experience level
Entry level$74,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$90,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$113,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$141,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$174,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+5.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
1,300
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
6,500 workers
$127,000Scientific Research and Development Services
5,360 workers
$127,000Miscellaneous Manufacturing
2,460 workers
$122,000Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
2,460 workers
$122,000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
2,010 workers
$134,500Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
2,010 workers
$134,000Chemical Manufacturing
1,900 workers
$123,500Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
1,870 workers
$124,500Educational Services
1,620 workers
$90,000Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
1,620 workers
$90,000National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers pays 12% above the average across 59 roles in the Architecture and Engineering job family (family average $108,000).
Similar-paying roles in Architecture and Engineering
Automotive Engineer$117,500
Materials Engineer$124,500
Environmental Engineer$117,000
Civil Engineer$112,500
Electrical Engineer$129,500
Agricultural Engineer$112,000
Careers related to Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Robotics Engineer$129,500
Chemical Engineer$134,500
Biochemists and Biophysicists$134,500
Biologist$110,000
Data Scientist$131,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers make?
The average base salary for a Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in the United States is $121,000 per year, or about $58.17 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $90,000 and $141,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Architecture and Engineering roles?
The Architecture and Engineering job family averages $108,000 across 59 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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