Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $95,440 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $45.88
10th percentile $49,760
90th percentile $136,340
Employed locally 110
National median $106,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,760
    25th
    $79,820
    50th (median)
    $95,440
    75th
    $119,370
    90th
    $136,340

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary vs area income 128% Median Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary is 28% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $100,530
    College Station-Bryan, TX $64,220

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$84,880
    Industrial Engineers$102,370
    Mechanical Engineers$101,710
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66,820
    Engineers, All Other$115,360
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$59,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in San Antonio, TX is $45.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary in San Antonio, TX is 10.8% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $49,760 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,820.