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Biomedical Engineer Salary in San Jose, CA

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for Biomedical Engineer in San Jose, CA.

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Demand: +31% (High Demand)
$146,880
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $70.61/hr
📊 80% Range: $106,080 – $217,600
📍 Regional Multiplier: +36% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $106,080
25th % Junior $126,480
50th % Median $146,880
75th % Senior $182,240
90th % Top 10% $217,600
Base Annual Salary $146,880
Target Annual Bonus $17,626
Annual Stock / Equity $32,314
Total Compensation (TC) $196,819
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in San Jose, CA

Estimated pay progression across career stages for Biomedical Engineer

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior Biomedical Engineer

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$106,080
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Biomedical Engineer

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$146,880
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Biomedical Engineer

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$182,240
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$217,600

Biomedical Engineer Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$149,040

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$146,880

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$144,720

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$138,240

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$138,240

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$138,240

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$135,000

California

COL Index: 142%
$135,000

Role Profile & Career Requirements

A Biomedical Engineer leads technical design, operational execution, and industry best practices in their specialized sector. High demand and strong compensation growth projected through 2026-2032.

Required Education
Bachelor's, Master's, or Industry Professional License
Experience Benchmark
2-6 years
10-Year Projected Growth
+31% (High Demand)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Biomedical Engineer make in San Jose, CA?

The median annual salary for a Biomedical Engineer in San Jose, CA is $146,880, with entry-level professionals earning around $106,080 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $217,600.

What is the average hourly rate for a Biomedical Engineer in San Jose, CA?

On average, a Biomedical Engineer in San Jose, CA makes approximately $70.61 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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