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

Biomedical Engineer Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual in Pennsylvania
$122,560/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$58.92/hr
▲ 12% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Pennsylvania

groups Employed in PA
950
public U.S. Median
$109,370
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$125,610 #4 of 37

Biomedical Engineer pay in Pennsylvania, explained

Biomedical engineers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $122,560 per year ($58.92 per hour), which is 12% above the national median of $109,370. Entry-level workers earn around $77,360, while the most experienced biomedical engineers reach about $158,600. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Pennsylvania.

Is $122,560 good pay in Pennsylvania?

Adjusted for Pennsylvania's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $122,560 is worth about $125,610 in national buying power — ranking Pennsylvania #4 for real pay (vs #6 on the sticker number).

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Biomedical Engineer pay by experience in Pennsylvania

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,360
$37.19/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$122,560
$58.92/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$158,600
$76.25/hr

Biomedical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs PA
Pennsylvania (here) $122,560 $125,610
New Jersey $114,680 $105,400 +$7,880
Ohio $111,550 $120,238 +$11,010
Maryland $105,090 $100,125 +$17,470
New York $104,010 $96,376 +$18,550

Biomedical Engineer in Pennsylvania: FAQ

How much do biomedical engineers make in Pennsylvania?

Biomedical engineers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $122,560 per year ($58.92 per hour), compared with $109,370 nationally.

Does Pennsylvania pay biomedical engineers well?

At $122,560, Pennsylvania pays 12% above the national median for biomedical engineers. An estimated 950 work in the state.

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