Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers pay in California
In California, the median pay for bioengineers and biomedical engineers is $61.69 an hour ($128,310 a year). About 2,750 people work in this job there.
That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($109,370). California ranks 3rd of 37 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bioengineers and biomedical engineers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $42.99 | $89,420 |
| 25% of workers | $50.94 | $105,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61.69 | $128,310 |
| 75% of workers | $73.88 | $153,670 |
| 90% of workers | $86.45 | $179,810 |
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $140,660 | 650 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $136,450 | 270 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $128,300 | 130 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $128,270 | 410 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $128,240 | 910 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $123,670 | 170 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bioengineers and biomedical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,200 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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