Biological Engineer Salary in the United States

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

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Biological Engineer in the United States is $83,011 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,945
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,217 to $92,922
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,300
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Biological Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
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75th Percentile $92,922 $7,743 $1,787 $45
Average $83,011 $6,918 $1,596 $40
25th Percentile $73,217 $6,101 $1,408 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Biological Engineer Salaries

A Biological 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.

How Experience Level Affects Biological Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Biological Engineer'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): $82,058
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $83,691
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,192
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,670
  • Expert (over 8 years): $88,465
Levels Salary
Entry Level Biological Engineer$82,058
Intermediate Level Biological Engineer$83,691
Senior Level Biological Engineer$87,192
Specialist Level Biological Engineer$87,670
Expert Level Biological Engineer$88,465
$82,058 0 yr
$83,691 < 2 yrs
$87,192 2-4 yrs
$87,670 5-8 yrs
$88,465 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Biological 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: $104,701
  • San Francisco: $103,555
  • Oakland: $101,372

What Skills Can Increase a Biological Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 9.3% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.09% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Schematic (Mentioned in 1.33% Job Postings): A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 9.3%
Microsoft Office 2.09%
Schematic 1.33%
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 Biological Engineer's salary.
  • Curriculum Design: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.
  • Group Facilitation: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Curriculum Design
$105,423
27%
Group Facilitation
$90,481
9%
Project Management
$89,651
8%
Commitment
$89,651
8%
Leadership
$88,821
7%
Analysis
$87,991
6%
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Biological Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Biological 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 May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Biological Engineer

Salaries for a Biological Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $52,217 in 2023 to around $51,793 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Biological Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Biological Engineer Over Time

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