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 I's salary?

A Biomedical Engineer I's salary grows with experience: starting around $75,406 for beginners, reaching about $76,970 at mid-level, and approach $77,287 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 $82,972, California $82,658, Massachusetts $81,556. 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: $102,573; Facilities Engineer I: $79,756; Engineer I: $79,683; Biomedical Sales Engineer: $78,333; 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 January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Biomedical Engineer I in Delaware is $75,891 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): $84,017
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,401 to $80,144
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,493

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Biomedical Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,144	$6,679	$1,541	$39
Average	$75,891	$6,324	$1,459	$36
25th Percentile	$69,401	$5,783	$1,335	$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 I 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): $75,406
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,018
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,970
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,160
Expert (over 8 years): $77,287

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Biomedical Engineer I	$75,406
Intermediate Level Biomedical Engineer I	$76,018
Senior Level Biomedical Engineer I	$76,970
Specialist Level Biomedical Engineer I	$77,160
Expert Level Biomedical Engineer I	$77,287

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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: $82,972.
California: $82,658.
Massachusetts: $81,556.

District of Columbia $82,972 California $82,658 Massachusetts $81,556 Washington $81,256 New Jersey $81,226 Alaska $81,121 Connecticut $80,087 New York $79,668

Hawaii $78,326 Rhode Island $77,697 Maryland $77,270 Minnesota $76,685 Colorado $76,460 Illinois $76,385 Oregon $76,101 Delaware $75,891

New Hampshire $75,759 Virginia $75,464 Pennsylvania $74,602 Nevada $74,167 North Dakota $74,025 Michigan $73,800 Wisconsin $73,717 Vermont $73,553

Texas $73,096 Maine $73,066 Arizona $73,021 Ohio $72,968 Georgia $72,279 Indiana $71,934 Wyoming $71,867 Utah $71,762

Iowa $71,717 Kansas $71,357 Louisiana $71,252 North Carolina $71,215 Missouri $71,200 Florida $70,907 Montana $70,750 Nebraska $70,600

Kentucky $70,518 South Carolina $70,218 Tennessee $70,030 Idaho $69,956 New Mexico $69,409 Oklahoma $69,289 Alabama $68,846 South Dakota $68,105

Arkansas $67,700 West Virginia $67,483 Mississippi $66,831

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: $78,544
Little Creek: $77,817
Magnolia: $78,139

Lincoln, DE $78,544 Little Creek, DE $77,817 Magnolia, DE $78,139 Milford, DE $78,544 Marydel, DE $77,524 Millsboro, DE $78,544 Millville, DE $79,068 Milton, DE $78,544

Nassau, DE $78,544 Ocean View, DE $79,068 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,068 Seaford, DE $77,719 Selbyville, DE $79,068 Smyrna, DE $77,434 Viola, DE $78,139 Woodside, DE $77,914

Bear, DE $76,865 Newark, DE $76,895 Claymont, DE $76,955 Delaware City, DE $76,895 Hockessin, DE $76,955 Kirkwood, DE $76,895 Middletown, DE $77,277 Montchanin, DE $76,955

New Castle, DE $76,955 Odessa, DE $77,382 Port Penn, DE $76,685 Rockland, DE $76,955 Saint Georges, DE $76,895 Townsend, DE $77,270 Winterthur, DE $76,955 Lewes, DE $78,544

Wilmington, DE $76,955 Dover, DE $77,779 Dover Afb, DE $77,959 Bethany Beach, DE $79,068 Bethel, DE $77,719 Bridgeville, DE $78,544 Camden Wyoming, DE $77,862 Cheswold, DE $77,599

Clayton, DE $77,404 Dagsboro, DE $79,068 Delmar, DE $77,719 Ellendale, DE $78,544 Felton, DE $78,544 Fenwick Island, DE $79,068 Frankford, DE $79,068 Frederica, DE $78,544

Georgetown, DE $78,544 Greenwood, DE $78,544 Harbeson, DE $78,544 Harrington, DE $78,544 Hartly, DE $77,367 Houston, DE $78,544 Kenton, DE $77,404 Laurel, DE $77,719

Yorklyn, DE $76,955

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.

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$69,401

Average $75,891/year

$80,144

$5,783

Average $6,324/month

$6,679

$1,335

Average $1,459/week

$1,541

$33

Average $36/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,144	$6,679	$1,541	$39
Average	$75,891	$6,324	$1,459	$36
25th Percentile	$69,401	$5,783	$1,335	$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 $108,669 - a projected growth of 43% over your current level.

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