Entry Level Biomedical Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Level Biomedical Engineer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Biomedical Engineer in the United States is $73,922 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,866
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,151 to $81,221
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,255
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Entry Level Biomedical Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $81,221 $6,768 $1,562 $39
Average $73,922 $6,160 $1,422 $36
25th Percentile $64,151 $5,346 $1,234 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Biomedical Engineer Salaries

An Entry Level Biomedical 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 Entry Level Biomedical Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Biomedical 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): $73,922
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $74,829
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,541
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,883
  • Expert (over 8 years): $77,112
Levels Salary
Entry Level Entry Level Biomedical Engineer$73,922
Intermediate Level Entry Level Biomedical Engineer$74,829
Senior Level Entry Level Biomedical Engineer$76,541
Specialist Level Entry Level Biomedical Engineer$76,883
Expert Level Entry Level Biomedical Engineer$77,112
$73,922 0 yr
$74,829 < 2 yrs
$76,541 2-4 yrs
$76,883 5-8 yrs
$77,112 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Biomedical 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: $93,238
  • San Francisco: $92,321
  • Oakland: $90,274

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Level Biomedical Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 3.55% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 3.76% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
  • Data Modeling (Mentioned in 2.12% Job Postings): Data modeling in software engineering is the process of creating a data model for an information system by applying certain formal techniques.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 3.55%
Computer Science 3.76%
Data Modeling 2.12%
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 an Entry Level Biomedical Engineer's salary.
  • Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Data Warehousing: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Partnering
$77,618
5%
Integrity
$76,879
4%
Data Warehousing
$76,879
4%
Agile
$76,140
3%
AWS
$76,140
3%
Collaboration
$76,140
3%
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Entry Level Biomedical Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Biomedical 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Entry Level Biomedical Engineer

Salaries for an Entry Level Biomedical Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $81,478 in 2023 to around $79,355 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Level Biomedical Engineer salary trends, .

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