Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • California
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in California earn a median salary of $123,960 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +15.9% vs the national median of $106,950. An estimated 2,610 bioengineers and biomedical engineers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $108,120 to $139,490 depending on location.
$123,960
Avg median salary in California
$139,490
Highest paying metro
$108,120
Lowest paying metro
2,610
Employed in California
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Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $139,490 | $110,680 | $168,440 | 270 |
| San Francisco, CA | $136,720 | $113,570 | $161,830 | 620 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $127,640 | $91,800 | $141,190 | 40 |
| Oxnard, CA | $125,380 | $100,610 | $133,450 | 30 |
| Riverside, CA | $122,520 | $99,170 | $156,120 | 120 |
| San Diego, CA | $116,790 | $94,790 | $144,880 | 510 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $115,020 | $95,740 | $137,010 | 940 |
| Sacramento, CA | $108,120 | $98,970 | $131,450 | 80 |