Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $120,310 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $57.84
10th percentile $82,460
90th percentile $165,770
Employed locally 280
National median $106,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,460
    25th
    $100,710
    50th (median)
    $120,310
    75th
    $154,310
    90th
    $165,770

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary vs area income 142% Median Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary is 42% 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
    Tucson, AZ $102,110

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $110,100
    Civil Engineers $95,400
    Mechanical Engineers $102,300
    Computer Hardware Engineers $163,220
    Electrical Engineers $109,820
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $136,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in Phoenix, AZ is $57.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 12.5% above 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $82,460 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,710.