Local Salary Data

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Salary in San Mateo, CA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$116,000
7 filings
DOL Median (San Mateo, CA)
$116,000
vs National
+48.7%
National: $78,030
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$83,755
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$116,000
+48.7% 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 San Mateo, CA earns $116,000 in nominal terms, which is 48.7% 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 $83,755 in national-average purchasing power.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers make in San Mateo, CA?

The median Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary in San Mateo, CA is $116,000 based on 7 DOL filings.

Is San Mateo, CA a good place to work as a Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers?

A Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in San Mateo, CA earns 48.7% more than the national median of $78,030, or $83,755 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.