Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $90,310 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $43.42
10th percentile $60,410
90th percentile $116,070
Employed locally 30
National median $106,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,410
    25th
    $75,240
    50th (median)
    $90,310
    75th
    $112,200
    90th
    $116,070

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary vs area income 122% Median Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary is 22% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $106,690
    Jacksonville, FL $85,310

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,690
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $71,460
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $85,650
    Mechanical Engineers $96,050
    Electrical Engineers $100,530
    Engineers, All Other $101,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in Las Vegas, NV is $43.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary in Las Vegas, NV is 15.6% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $60,410 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,240.