Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Salary in California
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in California earn a median of $128,310 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $128,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($109,370)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 2,750
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $89,420; the top 10% earn over $179,810. Nationally the range is $71,850 to $168,180.
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Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers pay in California
How much do bioengineers and biomedical engineers make in California?
The median is $128,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $89,420 and the top 10% earn over $179,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for bioengineers and biomedical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 37 (+17% vs. the national median of $109,370). Living costs are not included.