verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Biomedical Engineer Salary in California

Median Annual in California
$128,310/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$61.69/hr
▲ 17% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in California

groups Employed in CA
2,750
public U.S. Median
$109,370
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$115,887 #11 of 37

Biomedical Engineer pay in California, explained

Biomedical engineers in California earn a median of $128,310 per year ($61.69 per hour), which is 17% above the national median of $109,370. Entry-level workers earn around $89,420, while the most experienced biomedical engineers reach about $179,810. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within California.

Is $128,310 good pay in California?

Adjusted for California's cost of living (which runs 111% of the U.S. average), that $128,310 is worth about $115,887 in national buying power — ranking California #11 for real pay (vs #3 on the sticker number).

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Biomedical Engineer pay by experience in California

Entry level (10th pct)
$89,420
$42.99/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$128,310
$61.69/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$179,810
$86.45/hr

Biomedical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CA
California (here) $128,310 $115,887
Arizona $141,230 $140,280 −$12,920
Oregon $122,510 $118,526 +$5,800
Nevada $87,850 $87,868 +$40,460

Biomedical Engineer in California: FAQ

How much do biomedical engineers make in California?

Biomedical engineers in California earn a median of $128,310 per year ($61.69 per hour), compared with $109,370 nationally.

Does California pay biomedical engineers well?

At $128,310, California pays 17% above the national median for biomedical engineers. An estimated 2,750 work in the state.

Biomedical Engineer salary in other states

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