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

Biomedical Engineer Salary in North Carolina

Median Annual in North Carolina
$94,790/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$45.57/hr
▼ 13% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Carolina

groups Employed in NC
920
public U.S. Median
$109,370
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$100,492 #21 of 37

Biomedical Engineer pay in North Carolina, explained

Biomedical engineers in North Carolina earn a median of $94,790 per year ($45.57 per hour), which is 13% below the national median of $109,370. Entry-level workers earn around $67,260, while the most experienced biomedical engineers reach about $134,880. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Carolina.

Is $94,790 good pay in North Carolina?

Adjusted for North Carolina's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $94,790 is worth about $100,492 in national buying power — ranking North Carolina #21 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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Biomedical Engineer pay by experience in North Carolina

Entry level (10th pct)
$67,260
$32.34/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$94,790
$45.57/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$134,880
$64.85/hr

Biomedical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NC
North Carolina (here) $94,790 $100,492
Tennessee $106,470 $115,892 −$11,680
Virginia $106,140 $104,981 −$11,350
South Carolina $99,130 $105,740 −$4,340
Georgia $96,920 $100,651 −$2,130

Biomedical Engineer in North Carolina: FAQ

How much do biomedical engineers make in North Carolina?

Biomedical engineers in North Carolina earn a median of $94,790 per year ($45.57 per hour), compared with $109,370 nationally.

Does North Carolina pay biomedical engineers well?

At $94,790, North Carolina pays 13% below the national median for biomedical engineers. An estimated 920 work in the state.

Biomedical Engineer salary in other states

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