Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Salary by State
The national median pay for bioengineers and biomedical engineers is $109,370 a year. By state, it ranges from $67,850 in Arkansas to $141,230 in Arizona.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $71,850
- 25th percentile
- $86,980
- Median
- $109,370
- 75th percentile
- $136,600
- Top 10%
- $168,180
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 23,480 jobs.
Median pay in 36 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $141,230 | +29% | $99,630 | $170,560 | 610 |
| 2 | Idaho | $133,750 | +22% | $36,190 | $137,600 | Not published |
| 3 | California | $128,310 | +17% | $89,420 | $179,810 | 2,750 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $127,730 | +17% | $88,530 | $176,330 | 1,230 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $127,570 | +17% | $76,750 | $194,760 | 4,740 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $122,560 | +12% | $77,360 | $158,600 | 950 |
| 7 | Oregon | $122,510 | +12% | $81,520 | $163,990 | 150 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $114,680 | +5% | $83,200 | $170,470 | 680 |
| 9 | Ohio | $111,550 | +2% | $78,440 | $167,600 | 700 |
| 10 | Colorado | $110,650 | +1% | $73,730 | $168,300 | Not published |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $110,430 | +1% | $76,870 | $160,220 | 180 |
| 12 | Oklahoma | $109,340 | 0% | $67,980 | $193,010 | 70 |
| 13 | Indiana | $108,030 | −1% | $78,180 | $177,620 | 620 |
| 14 | Tennessee | $106,470 | −3% | $81,070 | $174,020 | 170 |
| 15 | Virginia | $106,140 | −3% | $68,890 | $200,800 | 330 |
| 16 | Maryland | $105,090 | −4% | $66,560 | $158,660 | 550 |
| 17 | New York | $104,010 | −5% | $80,290 | $177,870 | 840 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $103,500 | −5% | $81,540 | $158,650 | 300 |
| 19 | Florida | $101,730 | −7% | $62,360 | $163,370 | 900 |
| 20 | Michigan | $100,940 | −8% | $64,610 | $147,370 | 330 |
| 21 | District of Columbia | $100,920 | −8% | $79,500 | $128,740 | 80 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $99,130 | −9% | $62,400 | $126,960 | 70 |
| 23 | Georgia | $96,920 | −11% | $63,480 | $127,380 | Not published |
| 24 | Mississippi | $96,710 | −12% | $79,450 | $101,110 | Not published |
| 25 | Kentucky | $95,360 | −13% | $78,570 | $121,180 | 80 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | $94,890 | −13% | $80,240 | $175,630 | 80 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $94,790 | −13% | $67,260 | $134,880 | 920 |
| 28 | Texas | $92,600 | −15% | $59,540 | $159,540 | 2,050 |
| 29 | Utah | $90,870 | −17% | $65,180 | $138,160 | 280 |
| 30 | Illinois | $89,520 | −18% | $48,370 | $138,110 | 280 |
| 31 | Missouri | $89,480 | −18% | $59,700 | $131,800 | 160 |
| 32 | Nevada | $87,850 | −20% | $77,420 | $147,520 | 70 |
| 33 | Alabama | $85,720 | −22% | $70,010 | $142,210 | 30 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $84,320 | −23% | $59,510 | $122,490 | 30 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $83,890 | −23% | $60,360 | $125,460 | 80 |
| 36 | Iowa | $81,710 | −25% | $62,080 | $135,370 | 90 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $67,850 | −38% | $46,720 | $119,010 | 30 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary questions
Which state pays bioengineers and biomedical engineers the most?
Arizona, with a median of $141,230 a year (+29% vs. the national median of $109,370). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays bioengineers and biomedical engineers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $67,850 a year (−38% vs. national).
Where do most bioengineers and biomedical engineers work?
Massachusetts has the most jobs, about 4,740, with a median of $127,570.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.