Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary
in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
- Middle 50%
- $109,090–$173,890
- vs U.S. median
- +25%
- Metro rank
- #3 of 20
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro earn a median of $136,450 a year, based on BLS estimates for 270 jobs (May 2025). That is 25% above the U.S. median of $109,370 and 6% above the CA statewide median of $128,310. It ranks #3 of 20 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE270 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in San Jose
2 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical Operations | $159,755 | 7 |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | $123,000 | 11 |
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers pay in other CA metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $140,660 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $128,270 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $128,240 |
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Questions
What is the average Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary in San Jose?
The BLS median is $136,450 a year (May 2025). Half of the 270 jobs pay between $109,090 and $173,890. The 10th percentile is $95,720 and the 90th is $208,020.
Is San Jose a high-paying metro for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers?
That is 25% above the U.S. median of $109,370 and 6% above the CA statewide median of $128,310. It ranks #3 of 20 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers make an hour in San Jose?
About $65.60 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $136,450 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $52.45–$83.60 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).
Which employers pay Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers the most in San Jose?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Intuitive Surgical Operations ($159,755), The Leland Stanford, Jr University ($123,000). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
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.