Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary
in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- Middle 50%
- $102,270–$150,290
- vs U.S. median
- +17%
- Metro rank
- #6 of 20
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro earn a median of $128,270 a year, based on BLS estimates for 410 jobs (May 2025). That is 17% above the U.S. median of $109,370 and in line with the CA statewide median of $128,310. It ranks #6 of 20 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE410 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers pay in other CA metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $140,660 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $136,450 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $128,240 |
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Questions
What is the average Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary in San Diego?
The BLS median is $128,270 a year (May 2025). Half of the 410 jobs pay between $102,270 and $150,290. The 10th percentile is $92,400 and the 90th is $169,480.
Is San Diego a high-paying metro for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers?
That is 17% above the U.S. median of $109,370 and in line with the CA statewide median of $128,310. It ranks #6 of 20 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers make an hour in San Diego?
About $61.67 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $128,270 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $49.17–$72.25 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.