Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $100,530 -6% vs national
Median hourly $48.33
10th percentile $55,990
90th percentile $151,340
Employed locally 450
National median $106,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,990
    25th
    $79,320
    50th (median)
    $100,530
    75th
    $124,370
    90th
    $151,340

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary vs area income 125% Median Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary is 25% 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
    El Paso, TX $102,560
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $101,360
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $101,150
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $95,440
    College Station-Bryan, TX $64,220

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,690
    Industrial Engineers $116,170
    Mechanical Engineers $126,870
    Petroleum Engineers $159,990
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,880
    Electrical Engineers $110,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in Houston, TX is $48.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary in Houston, TX is 6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $55,990 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,320.