Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $139,490 +30.4% vs national
Median hourly $67.06
10th percentile $102,340
90th percentile $205,160
Employed locally 270
National median $106,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,340
    25th
    $110,680
    50th (median)
    $139,490
    75th
    $168,440
    90th
    $205,160

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary vs area income 89% Median Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $128,940

    Nearby metros — Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $122,520

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Hardware Engineers $197,090
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $179,050
    Electrical Engineers $186,920
    Mechanical Engineers $147,730
    Industrial Engineers $136,290
    Engineers, All Other $157,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in San Jose, CA is $67.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary in San Jose, CA is 30.4% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $102,340 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,680.