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Biomedical Engineer Salary in Missouri

Median Annual in Missouri
$89,480/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$43.02/hr
▼ 18% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Missouri

groups Employed in MO
160
public U.S. Median
$109,370
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$98,528 #24 of 37

Biomedical Engineer pay in Missouri, explained

Biomedical engineers in Missouri earn a median of $89,480 per year ($43.02 per hour), which is 18% below the national median of $109,370. Entry-level workers earn around $59,700, while the most experienced biomedical engineers reach about $131,800. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Missouri.

Is $89,480 good pay in Missouri?

Adjusted for Missouri's cost of living (which runs 91% of the U.S. average), that $89,480 is worth about $98,528 in national buying power — ranking Missouri #24 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Biomedical Engineer pay by experience in Missouri

Entry level (10th pct)
$59,700
$28.70/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$89,480
$43.02/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$131,800
$63.37/hr

Biomedical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MO
Missouri (here) $89,480 $98,528
Oklahoma $109,340 $124,472 −$19,860
Tennessee $106,470 $115,892 −$16,990
Kentucky $95,360 $105,769 −$5,880
Illinois $89,520 $89,558 −$40
Nebraska $83,890 $93,105 +$5,590
Iowa $81,710 $93,104 +$7,770
Arkansas $67,850 $78,045 +$21,630

Biomedical Engineer in Missouri: FAQ

How much do biomedical engineers make in Missouri?

Biomedical engineers in Missouri earn a median of $89,480 per year ($43.02 per hour), compared with $109,370 nationally.

Does Missouri pay biomedical engineers well?

At $89,480, Missouri pays 18% below the national median for biomedical engineers. An estimated 160 work in the state.

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