Biomedical Engineer Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$107,000
national median salary
$87,000 to $134,000. Last updated July 2026.
Highest Paying
$151,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$112,000
Jersey City, NJ
Lowest Paying
$81,000
Jackson, MS
Salary data sourced from Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), state pay-transparency job postings, and community submissions. Most ranges are anchored to BLS OES occupation wage percentiles and placed by seniority level (entry near the 25th, mid at the median, senior at the 75th); a minority of emerging roles retain a modeled estimate where BLS has no matching series. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated July 2026. Baseline derived from BLS SOC 17-2031. Full methodology.
The average Biomedical Engineer salary in the United States is $107,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $87,000 at the 25th percentile to $134,000 at the 75th. San Jose pays the most at $151,000, while Jersey City offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Subspecialty drives significant pay variation, with implantable device and tissue engineering roles paying premiums over rehabilitation equipment design.
Biomedical Engineer salary by city.
Skills that increase Biomedical Engineer pay.
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Biomedical Engineers based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $14,980 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know.
Subspecialty drives significant pay variation, with implantable device and tissue engineering roles paying premiums over rehabilitation equipment design. Industry setting matters, as medical device companies pay 15 to 25% more than hospitals or research institutions. Advanced degrees and FDA regulatory experience boost earning potential.
Entry-level biomedical engineers start at $72,000 to $85,000. Senior engineers with specialization earn $95,000 to $122,000 after five to seven years. Engineering managers and directors at device companies reach $130,000 to $175,000 with strong bonus potential.
Medical device companies offer bonuses of 8 to 15% and equity grants. Many roles include patent bonuses of $1,000 to $5,000 per filing. Benefits typically include generous continuing education allowances and conference travel budgets.
Total compensation breakdown.
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Biomedical Engineers typically earn $96,000 (10% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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