What are the main factors that influence a Biomedical Engineer I's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Biomedical Engineer 's salary?

A Biomedical Engineer I's salary grows with experience: starting around $75,402 for beginners, reaching about $76,967 at mid-level, and approach $77,285 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Biomedical Engineer I?

Biomedical Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Biomedical Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $82,968, California $82,653, Massachusetts $81,552. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Biomedical Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Biomedical Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Biomedical Field Service Engineer: $102,640; Facilities Engineer I: $79,749; Engineer I: $79,673; Biomedical Sales Engineer: $78,308; Biomedical Equipment Engineer I: $75,000.

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Biomedical Engineer I Salary in Delaware

How much does a Biomedical Engineer I make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Biomedical Engineer I in Delaware is $75,887 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, a Biomedical Engineer I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,024
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,391 to $80,146
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,477

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Biomedical Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,146	$6,679	$1,541	$39
Average	$75,887	$6,324	$1,459	$36
25th Percentile	$69,391	$5,783	$1,334	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Biomedical Engineer I Salaries

A Biomedical Engineer I's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Biomedical Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Biomedical Engineer I's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $75,402
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,014
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,967
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,158
Expert (over 8 years): $77,285

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Biomedical Engineer I	$75,402
Intermediate Level Biomedical Engineer I	$76,014
Senior Level Biomedical Engineer I	$76,967
Specialist Level Biomedical Engineer I	$77,158
Expert Level Biomedical Engineer I	$77,285

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How Do Biomedical Engineer I Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Biomedical Engineer Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $82,968.
California: $82,653.
Massachusetts: $81,552.

District of Columbia $82,968 California $82,653 Massachusetts $81,552 Washington $81,252 New Jersey $81,222 Alaska $81,117 Connecticut $80,083 New York $79,663

Hawaii $78,322 Rhode Island $77,693 Maryland $77,265 Minnesota $76,681 Colorado $76,456 Illinois $76,381 Oregon $76,096 Delaware $75,887

New Hampshire $75,755 Virginia $75,460 Pennsylvania $74,598 Nevada $74,163 North Dakota $74,021 Michigan $73,796 Wisconsin $73,714 Vermont $73,549

Texas $73,092 Maine $73,062 Arizona $73,017 Ohio $72,964 Georgia $72,275 Indiana $71,930 Wyoming $71,863 Utah $71,758

Iowa $71,713 Kansas $71,353 Louisiana $71,248 North Carolina $71,211 Missouri $71,196 Florida $70,903 Montana $70,746 Nebraska $70,596

Kentucky $70,514 South Carolina $70,214 Tennessee $70,027 Idaho $69,952 New Mexico $69,405 Oklahoma $69,285 Alabama $68,843 South Dakota $68,101

Arkansas $67,696 West Virginia $67,479 Mississippi $66,827

Top Paying Cities for Biomedical Engineer Is

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $78,539
Little Creek: $77,813
Magnolia: $78,135

Lincoln, DE $78,539 Little Creek, DE $77,813 Magnolia, DE $78,135 Milford, DE $78,539 Marydel, DE $77,520 Millsboro, DE $78,539 Millville, DE $79,064 Milton, DE $78,539

Nassau, DE $78,539 Ocean View, DE $79,064 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,064 Seaford, DE $77,715 Selbyville, DE $79,064 Smyrna, DE $77,430 Viola, DE $78,135 Woodside, DE $77,910

Bear, DE $76,861 Newark, DE $76,891 Claymont, DE $76,951 Delaware City, DE $76,891 Hockessin, DE $76,951 Kirkwood, DE $76,891 Middletown, DE $77,273 Montchanin, DE $76,951

New Castle, DE $76,951 Odessa, DE $77,378 Port Penn, DE $76,681 Rockland, DE $76,951 Saint Georges, DE $76,891 Townsend, DE $77,265 Winterthur, DE $76,951 Lewes, DE $78,539

Wilmington, DE $76,951 Dover, DE $77,775 Dover Afb, DE $77,955 Bethany Beach, DE $79,064 Bethel, DE $77,715 Bridgeville, DE $78,539 Camden Wyoming, DE $77,857 Cheswold, DE $77,595

Clayton, DE $77,400 Dagsboro, DE $79,064 Delmar, DE $77,715 Ellendale, DE $78,539 Felton, DE $78,539 Fenwick Island, DE $79,064 Frankford, DE $79,064 Frederica, DE $78,539

Georgetown, DE $78,539 Greenwood, DE $78,539 Harbeson, DE $78,539 Harrington, DE $78,539 Hartly, DE $77,363 Houston, DE $78,539 Kenton, DE $77,400 Laurel, DE $77,715

Yorklyn, DE $76,951

Biomedical Engineer I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Biomedical Engineer I's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$69,391

Average $75,887/year

$80,146

$5,783

Average $6,324/month

$6,679

$1,334

Average $1,459/week

$1,541

$33

Average $36/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,146	$6,679	$1,541	$39
Average	$75,887	$6,324	$1,459	$36
25th Percentile	$69,391	$5,783	$1,334	$33

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For a Biomedical Engineer I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Biomedical Engineering Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $108,670 - a projected growth of 43% over your current level.

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