Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers pay in California
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in California earn an average of $132,400 a year. That is $15,510 (13%) more than the U.S. average of $116,890. The best-paying metro area is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $143,640.
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Average pay for bioengineers and biomedical engineers by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
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California vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $116,890 | $56.20 |
| California | $132,400 | $63.65 |
| Arizona | $138,120 | $66.40 |
| Oregon | $123,920 | $59.58 |
| Nevada | $99,070 | $47.63 |
Related jobs in California
- Civil Engineers$124,540
- Industrial Engineers$125,850
- Mechanical Engineers$136,660
- Electrical Engineers$151,180
- Engineers, All Other$139,670
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$161,520
Average pay, California, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do bioengineers and biomedical engineers make in California?
The average is $132,400 a year, and the median is $128,310. That is $15,510 (13%) more than the U.S. average of $116,890.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$63.65 an hour on average; the median is $61.69.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($143,640), followed by San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($140,020). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA ($121,020).
How does California rank?
California ranks #2 of 37 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.