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Biomedical Engineer Salary in 2026

Biomedical engineers combine engineering with medical and biological sciences to design healthcare solutions including medical devices, prosthetics, and diagnostic equipment.

Median Salary

$96,000

$8,000/mo

Entry Level

$63,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$130,000

experienced

Job Growth

+5%

10-yr outlook

Biomedical Engineer Overview

Biomedical engineers combine engineering with medical and biological sciences to design healthcare solutions including medical devices, prosthetics, and diagnostic equipment.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

2-4 years

Industry

Engineering

Total Jobs (US)

22K

5-Year Growth

+17%

Category

Engineering

Hourly Rate

$46.15/hr

Monthly Pay

$8,000

Biomedical Engineer Salary Calculator

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Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Biomedical Engineer Salary

$107,000

$8,917/month · $4,115/biweekly · $51.44/hr

Biomedical Engineer Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Biomedical Engineer field.

25th Percentile$76,200
$76K
Median (50th)$96,000
$96K
75th Percentile$113,000
$113K
90th Percentile$143,000
$143K
Top Earners$156,000
$156K

Entry-level Biomedical Engineers earn around $63,000, while the top 10% earn $143,000 or more.

Top Paying States for Biomedical Engineers

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$113,000+$17,000
Massachusetts$108,000+$12,000
New Jersey$106,000+$10,000
Minnesota$98,000+$2,000
Indiana$89,000$-7,000

Top Paying Cities for Biomedical Engineers

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
San Francisco$120,000+$24,000
Boston$108,000+$12,000
Newark$104,000+$8,000
Minneapolis$99,000+$3,000
Indianapolis$90,000$-6,000

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

Medical Device DesignBiomechanicsMATLABFDA RegulationsTissue Engineering

Certifications

PE LicenseFE ExamRegulatory Affairs Certificate

Biomedical Engineer Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a Biomedical Engineer from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$63,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$97,000

3-7 years

Senior

$130,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$156,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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