Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $108,120 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $51.98
10th percentile $75,690
90th percentile $158,160
Employed locally 80
National median $106,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,690
    25th
    $98,970
    50th (median)
    $108,120
    75th
    $131,450
    90th
    $158,160

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary vs area income 115% Median Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary is 15% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $139,490
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,720
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $127,650
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $127,640
    California $125,700
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $125,380

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $130,310
    Electrical Engineers $130,730
    Engineers, All Other $99,860
    Mechanical Engineers $116,370
    Environmental Engineers $130,830
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $73,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in Sacramento, CA is $51.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary in Sacramento, CA is 1.1% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $75,690 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,970.