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

Biomedical Engineer Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$100,920/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.52/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
80
public U.S. Median
$109,370
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$91,828 #33 of 37

Biomedical Engineer pay in District of Columbia, explained

Biomedical engineers in District of Columbia earn a median of $100,920 per year ($48.52 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $109,370. Entry-level workers earn around $79,500, while the most experienced biomedical engineers reach about $128,740. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $100,920 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $100,920 is worth about $91,828 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #33 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

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Biomedical Engineer pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$79,500
$38.22/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$100,920
$48.52/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$128,740
$61.89/hr

Biomedical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $100,920 $91,828
Virginia $106,140 $104,981 −$5,220
Maryland $105,090 $100,125 −$4,170

Biomedical Engineer in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do biomedical engineers make in District of Columbia?

Biomedical engineers in District of Columbia earn a median of $100,920 per year ($48.52 per hour), compared with $109,370 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay biomedical engineers well?

At $100,920, District of Columbia pays 8% below the national median for biomedical engineers. An estimated 80 work in the state.

Biomedical Engineer salary in other states

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