Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $102,560 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $49.31
10th percentile $49,590
90th percentile $143,970
Employed locally 50
National median $106,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,590
    25th
    $69,910
    50th (median)
    $102,560
    75th
    $128,800
    90th
    $143,970

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary vs area income 174% Median Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary is 74% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $139,490
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,720
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $133,470
    Wisconsin $129,440
    Oregon $129,020
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $129,020

    Nearby metros — Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $101,360
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $101,150
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $100,530
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $95,440
    College Station-Bryan, TX $64,220

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $74,990
    Industrial Engineers $84,110
    Electrical Engineers $84,310
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $47,880
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $48,850
    Mechanical Engineers $90,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in El Paso, TX is $49.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.21 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salaries?

    The median Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary in El Paso, TX is 4.1% below the national median of $106,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in El Paso?

    Entry-level Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $49,590 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,910.