DOL Median (California)
$90,293
vs National
+15.7%
National: $78,030BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$65,194
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$90,293
+15.7% 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 California earns $90,293 in nominal terms, which is 15.7% above the national average of $78,030. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $65,194 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Alto Neuroscience, Inc. | $270,005 | 2 |
| JAGUAR ANIMAL HEALTH, INC. | $180,000 | 1 |
| Reflexion Medical Inc | $172,500 | 5 |
| Strateos, Inc. | $165,000 | 2 |
| Advanced Sterilization Products, Inc. | $158,000 | 2 |
| Exo Imaging, Inc. | $158,000 | 1 |
| Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. | $155,950 | 1 |
| CELLULAR RESEARCH, INC. | $150,000 | 1 |
| Fluidigm Corporation | $150,000 | 3 |
| LATHROP ENGINEERING, INC. | $150,000 | 1 |
| CORIUM INTERNATIONAL, INC | $147,157 | 2 |
| Takara Bio USA | $146,253 | 1 |
| Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. | $145,000 | 2 |
| Fraank Systems | $144,800 | 2 |
| Personalis Inc | $144,230 | 4 |
| GOOGLE LLC | $143,000 | 2 |
| NEUSPERA MEDICAL INC. | $142,500 | 1 |
| BASIS SCIENCE, INC | $140,000 | 5 |
| Apple Inc. | $140,000 | 12 |
| Practice Fusion, Inc. | $140,000 | 4 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Gaithersburg, MA · $235,971MILLEDGEVILLE, GA · $208,000Los Altos, CA · $199,002WEST GREEWICH, RI · $169,125South Windsor, CT · $160,000Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers make in California?
The median Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary in California is $90,293 based on 1,859 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers?
A Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in California earns 15.7% more than the national median of $78,030, or $65,194 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.