Occupation Salary Profile

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

SOC Code: 17-2031

Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.

National Median (BLS)
$101,250
▼ -3.3% Nominal ▼ -6.36% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$104,541
▲ +4.17% Nominal +1.01% Real
Average Base Salary
$101,770
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
130
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $59,480
25th Percentile $77,870
National Median (50th Percentile) $101,250
75th Percentile $127,880
90th Percentile $153,720
P10: $59,480 P50 (Median): $101,250 P90: $153,720
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 1,149 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $104,541
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +4.17%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ▲ +1.01%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $67,516
25th Percentile $79,950
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $104,541
75th Percentile $130,000
90th Percentile $153,131
H-1B P10: $67,516 H-1B P50: $104,541 H-1B P90: $153,131
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers roles ($104,541) is +3.3% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($101,250).