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 $77,826 for beginners, reaching about $79,440 at mid-level, and approach $79,768 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 Hawaii

How much does a Biomedical Engineer I make in Hawaii?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Biomedical Engineer I in Hawaii is $78,326 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,713
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,629 to $82,716
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,531

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Biomedical Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,716	$6,893	$1,591	$40
Average	$78,326	$6,527	$1,506	$38
25th Percentile	$71,629	$5,969	$1,377	$34

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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.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Biomedical Engineer I	$77,826
Intermediate Level Biomedical Engineer I	$78,457
Senior Level Biomedical Engineer I	$79,440
Specialist Level Biomedical Engineer I	$79,637
Expert Level Biomedical Engineer I	$79,768

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:

Aiea: $77,929
Anahola: $77,404
Captain Cook: $77,404

Aiea, HI $77,929 Anahola, HI $77,404 Captain Cook, HI $77,404 Eleele, HI $77,404 Ewa Beach, HI $77,929 Kapolei, HI $77,757 Haiku, HI $77,404 Hakalau, HI $77,404

Haleiwa, HI $77,404 Hana, HI $77,404 Hanalei, HI $77,404 Hanamaulu, HI $77,404 Hanapepe, HI $77,404 Hauula, HI $77,577 Hawaii National Park, HI $77,404 Hawi, HI $77,404

Hilo, HI $77,404 Princeville, HI $77,404 Holualoa, HI $77,404 Honaunau, HI $77,404 Honokaa, HI $77,404 Honomu, HI $77,404 Hoolehua, HI $77,404 Kaaawa, HI $77,719

Kahuku, HI $77,404 Kahului, HI $77,404 Kailua, HI $77,929 Ocean View, HI $77,404 Waikoloa, HI $77,404 Keauhou, HI $77,404 Kailua Kona, HI $77,404 Kalaheo, HI $77,404

Kalaupapa, HI $77,404 Kamuela, HI $77,404 Kaneohe, HI $77,929 Kapaa, HI $77,404 Kaumakani, HI $77,404 Kaunakakai, HI $77,404 Keaau, HI $77,404 Kealakekua, HI $77,404

Kealia, HI $77,404 Kekaha, HI $77,404 Kihei, HI $77,404 Kilauea, HI $77,404 Kapaau, HI $77,404 Koloa, HI $77,404 Kualapuu, HI $77,404 Kunia, HI $77,682

Kurtistown, HI $77,404 Lahaina, HI $77,404 Laie, HI $77,472 Lanai City, HI $77,404 Laupahoehoe, HI $77,404 Lawai, HI $77,404 Lihue, HI $77,404 Makawao, HI $77,404

Makaweli, HI $77,404 Maunaloa, HI $77,404 Mountain View, HI $77,404 Naalehu, HI $77,404 Ninole, HI $77,404 Ookala, HI $77,404 Paauilo, HI $77,404 Pahala, HI $77,404

Pahoa, HI $77,404 Paia, HI $77,404 Papaaloa, HI $77,404 Papaikou, HI $77,404 Pearl City, HI $77,929 Pepeekeo, HI $77,404 Puunene, HI $77,404 Volcano, HI $77,404

Wahiawa, HI $77,682 Pukalani, HI $77,404 Mililani, HI $77,787 Kula, HI $77,404 Waialua, HI $77,404 Waianae, HI $77,472 Wailuku, HI $77,404 Waimanalo, HI $77,929

Waimea, HI $77,404 Waipahu, HI $77,892 Honolulu, HI $77,929 J B P H H, HI $77,929 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $77,719 Schofield Barracks, HI $77,652 Fort Shafter, HI $77,929 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $77,929

Camp H M Smith, HI $77,929 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $77,892 Wake Island, HI $77,929

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 January 01, 2026

$71,629

Average $78,326/year

$82,716

$5,969

Average $6,527/month

$6,893

$1,377

Average $1,506/week

$1,591

$34

Average $38/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,716	$6,893	$1,591	$40
Average	$78,326	$6,527	$1,506	$38
25th Percentile	$71,629	$5,969	$1,377	$34

Biomedical Engineer I Salary Growth & Career Path

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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 $112,156 - a projected growth of 43% over your current level.

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