Biomedical Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Biomedical Specialist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Biomedical Specialist in the United States is $65,276 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,383
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,197 to $70,567
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,484
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Biomedical Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $70,567 $5,881 $1,357 $34
Average $65,276 $5,440 $1,255 $31
25th Percentile $61,197 $5,100 $1,177 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Biomedical Specialist Salaries

A Biomedical Specialist'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Biomedical Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Biomedical Specialist'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): $65,559
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $80,535
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $98,004
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $124,224
  • Expert (over 8 years): $157,920
Levels Salary
Biomedica... Level Biomedical Specialist$65,559
Risk Anal... Level Biomedical Specialist$80,535
Risk Anal... Level Biomedical Specialist$98,004
Risk Anal... Level Biomedical Specialist$124,224
Risk Anal... Level Biomedical Specialist$157,920
$65,559 0 yr
$80,535 < 2 yrs
$98,004 2-4 yrs
$124,224 5-8 yrs
$157,920 > 8 yrs
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How Do Biomedical Specialist 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 Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $72,273.
  • California: $71,999.
  • Massachusetts: $71,040.

Top Paying Cities for Biomedical Specialists

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: $82,332
  • San Francisco: $81,431
  • Oakland: $79,715

What Skills Can Increase a Biomedical Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Risk Management (Mentioned in 9.82% Job Postings): Risk management is the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks (defined in ISO 31000 as the effect of uncertainty on objectives) followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities. Risks can come from various sources including uncertainty in financial markets, threats from project failures (at any phase in design, development, production, or sustainment life-cycles), legal liabilities, credit risk, accidents, natural causes and disasters, deliberate attack from an adversary, or events of uncertain or unpredictable root-cause. There are two types of events i.e. negative events can be classified as risks while positive events are classified as opportunities. Several risk management standards have been developed including the Project Management Institute, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, actuarial societies, and ISO standards. Methods, definitions and goals vary widely according to whether the risk management method is in the context of project management, security, engineering, industrial processes, financial portfolios, actuarial assessments, or public health and safety.
  • Loss Prevention (Mentioned in 2.43% Job Postings): Loss prevention refers to measures taken to prevent the loss of life, health, and property. In the workplace, this involves preventing accidents, reducing risks, and controlling known hazards.
  • Information Security (Mentioned in 0.96% Job Postings): A practice of preventing unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, inspection, recording, or destruction of confidential, private, and sensitive information.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Risk Management 9.82%
Loss Prevention 2.43%
Information Security 0.96%
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 Biomedical Specialist's salary.
  • Environmental Compliance: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Business Statistics: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Retail Banking: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Environmental Compliance
$73,109
12%
Business Statistics
$72,456
11%
Retail Banking
$71,151
9%
Partnering
$69,845
7%
Effective Communication
$69,845
7%
Regulatory Environment
$69,192
6%
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Biomedical Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Biomedical Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Biomedical Specialist positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Biomedical Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Biomedical Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$78,331$38.020%
Financial Services$75,067$36.015%
Healthcare$75,067$36.015%
Aerospace & Defense$71,803$35.010%
Energy & Utilities$71,803$35.010%

How Education impacts a Biomedical Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Biomedical Specialists enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Biomedical Specialist with a Bachelor's Degree is between $60,673 and $65,063).

Biomedical Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Biomedical Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.6%
High School 5.6%
Associates 3.0%
Bachelors 59.9%
Masters 28.9%
Doctorate 2.5%
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Biomedical Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Biomedical Specialist'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Biomedical Specialist

Salaries for a Biomedical Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $67,781 in 2023 to around $66,882 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Biomedical Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Biomedical Specialist Over Time

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2023
$67,781
2024
$67,291
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$66,882
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FAQ about Biomedical Specialist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Biomedical Specialist?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Biomedical Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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