Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,790 a year or less, while the top 10% make $167,440 or more. The middle half of bioengineers and biomedical engineers in Washington earn between $96,670 and $136,020.
- $73K10th
- $97K25th
- $110KMedian
- $136K75th
- $167K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $118,830 | $9,902 | $57.13 |
| Median | $110,390 | $9,199 | $53.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $96,670 | $8,056 | $46.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $136,020 | $11,335 | $65.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Bioengineers and biomedical engineers in Washington earn 17% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($101,650) and about the same as the U.S. average ($116,890). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $109,370.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $118,830 | $110,390 | $72,790 | $167,440 | 470 |
| Washington, D.C. | $101,650 | $100,920 | $79,500 | $128,740 | 80 |
| United States | $116,890 | $109,370 | $71,850 | $168,180 | 23,480 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $118,830, a single filer in Washington takes home about $85,295 a year, or $7,108 a month and $3,281 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $87,874 | $7,323 |
| Working in MD | $86,955 | $7,246 |
| Working in VA | $86,408 | $7,201 |
| Working in DC | $85,295 | $7,108 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for bioengineers and biomedical engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $118,830 buys what about $109,134 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$103,600
- Charlottesville, VA$100,620
- Richmond, VA$110,090
- Philadelphia, PA$121,030
- Virginia Beach, VA$105,350
- Pittsburgh, PA$113,070
Highest-paying cities for bioengineers and biomedical engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($143,640).
- San Jose, CA$143,640
- San Francisco, CA$140,020
- Phoenix, AZ$137,420
- Boulder, CO$136,520
- Cincinnati, OH$130,830
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Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary in Washington: questions
How much do bioengineers and biomedical engineers make an hour in Washington?
$57.13 an hour on average, and $53.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bioengineers and biomedical engineers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,790 a year and the 25th percentile is $96,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bioengineers and biomedical engineers take-home pay in Washington?
About $85,295 a year ($7,108 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $118,830.
Do bioengineers and biomedical engineers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($116,890).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2031; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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