Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A bioengineer and biomedical engineer earns a median of $109,370 a year ($52.58 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $116,890. About 23,480 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $109,370
- Gross pay
- $4,206.54
- Federal income tax
- −$585.82
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$260.81
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$60.99
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $3,298.92
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $109,370
- Federal
- $15,231
- FICA
- $8,367
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $85,772
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 17-2031). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bioengineer and biomedical engineer make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $52.58; the average is $56.20.
What is the salary range for a bioengineer and biomedical engineer?
The bottom 10% earn under $71,850 and the top 10% earn over $168,180 a year.
How much is $109,370 after taxes?
About $85,772 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $78,424 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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