Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $52.58

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$34.55
25th$41.82
Median$52.58
75th$65.68
90th$80.86

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do bioengineers and biomedical engineers make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $52.58; the mean hourly wage is $56.20.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for bioengineers and biomedical engineers?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $34.55 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for bioengineers and biomedical engineers?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $80.86 per hour.