Biochemical Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Biochemical Engineer make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Biochemical Engineer in the United States is $97,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $110,417
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,573 to $104,357
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,353
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Biochemical Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $104,357 $8,696 $2,007 $50
Average $97,700 $8,142 $1,879 $47
25th Percentile $87,573 $7,298 $1,684 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Biochemical Engineer Salaries

A Biochemical Engineer'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.

Top Paying Cities for Biochemical Engineers

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:

  • San Jose: $123,230
  • San Francisco: $121,880
  • Oakland: $119,312

What Skills Can Increase a Biochemical Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 8.9% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Process Analysis (Mentioned in 2.37% Job Postings): Process analysis is a form of technical writing and expository writing "designed to convey to the reader how a change takes place through a series of stages". While the traditional process analysis and a set of instructions are both organized chronologically, the reader of a process analysis is typically interested in understanding the chronological components of a system that operates largely without the reader's direct actions (such as how the body digests an apple), while the reader of a set of instructions intends to use the instructions in order to accomplish a specific, limited task (such as how to bake an apple pie). By contrast, the reader of a mechanism description is more interested in an object in space (such as the form and nutritional value of a particular kind of apple).
  • Health Information Technology (Mentioned in 1.78% Job Postings): Health information technology is health technology, particularly information technology, applied to health and health care
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 8.9%
Process Analysis 2.37%
Health Information Technology 1.78%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Biochemical Engineer's salary.
  • Integrated Care: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Ambulatory Care: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Taking Ownership: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Integrated Care
$115,286
18%
Ambulatory Care
$109,424
12%
Taking Ownership
$109,424
12%
Use Cases
$108,447
11%
Visio
$107,470
10%
System Testing
$106,493
9%
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Biochemical Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Biochemical Engineer roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Business Services, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Biochemical Engineer positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Biochemical Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Biochemical Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Business Services$117,240$56.020%

Biochemical Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Biochemical Engineer'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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Biochemical Engineer

Salaries for a Biochemical Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $86,237 in 2023 to around $85,494 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Biochemical Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Biochemical Engineer Over Time

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$85,982
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2024 $85,982
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