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

Biomedical Engineer Salary in Virginia

Median Annual in Virginia
$106,140/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$51.03/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Virginia

groups Employed in VA
330
public U.S. Median
$109,370
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$104,981 #18 of 37

Biomedical Engineer pay in Virginia, explained

Biomedical engineers in Virginia earn a median of $106,140 per year ($51.03 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $109,370. Entry-level workers earn around $68,890, while the most experienced biomedical engineers reach about $200,800. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Virginia.

Is $106,140 good pay in Virginia?

Adjusted for Virginia's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $106,140 is worth about $104,981 in national buying power — ranking Virginia #18 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Biomedical Engineer pay by experience in Virginia

Entry level (10th pct)
$68,890
$33.12/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$106,140
$51.03/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$200,800
$96.54/hr

Biomedical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VA
Virginia (here) $106,140 $104,981
Tennessee $106,470 $115,892 −$330
Maryland $105,090 $100,125 +$1,050
District of Columbia $100,920 $91,828 +$5,220
Kentucky $95,360 $105,769 +$10,780
North Carolina $94,790 $100,492 +$11,350

Biomedical Engineer in Virginia: FAQ

How much do biomedical engineers make in Virginia?

Biomedical engineers in Virginia earn a median of $106,140 per year ($51.03 per hour), compared with $109,370 nationally.

Does Virginia pay biomedical engineers well?

At $106,140, Virginia pays 3% below the national median for biomedical engineers. An estimated 330 work in the state.

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