Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Salary in Bethesda, MD - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Bethesda, MD)

$70,283

vs National

-9.9%

National: $78,030

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$60,329

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$70,283

-9.9% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$78,030

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in Bethesda, MD earns $70,283 in nominal terms, which is 9.9% below the national average of $78,030. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 116.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $60,329 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Bethesda, MD

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES	$97,885	2
PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION	$93,236	64
Medical Science & Computing, LLC	$75,000	3
Kelly Services, Inc.	$74,454	6
Suburban Hospital, Inc.	$70,614	2
Astrix Software Technology, Inc.	$70,346	4
Axle Informatics	$70,283	1
XFI CORPORATION	$67,392	4
National Institutes of Health, HHS	$66,000	17

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers make in Bethesda, MD?

The median Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary in Bethesda, MD is $70,283 based on 17 DOL filings.

Is Bethesda, MD a good place to work as a Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers?

A Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in Bethesda, MD earns 9.9% less than the national median of $78,030, or $60,329 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.