Biomedical Engineer Salary in California
Based on 3K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$125,700
$60.433/hr
vs National Average
$105,162
+19.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$84K – $174K
3K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Biomedical Engineer in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $83,990 |
| 25th percentile | $100,490 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $125,700 |
| 75th percentile | $150,160 |
| 90th percentile | $173,630 |
Historical Salary Trend — Biomedical Engineer in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $110,390 |
| 2023 | $108,950 |
| 2024 | $125,700 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $110,390 | $92,098 |
| 2023 | $108,950 | $98,161 |
| 2024 | $125,700 | $105,162 |