Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $102,110 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $49.09
10th percentile $62,420
90th percentile $153,050
Employed locally 40
National median $106,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,420
    25th
    $76,120
    50th (median)
    $102,110
    75th
    $139,400
    90th
    $153,050

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary vs area income 150% Median Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary is 50% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $120,310

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers$110,510
    Mechanical Engineers$110,730
    Industrial Engineers$112,940
    Engineers, All Other$119,160
    Civil Engineers$75,900
    Aerospace Engineers$111,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in Tucson, AZ is $49.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary in Tucson, AZ is 4.5% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $62,420 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,120.