Pay varies by the amount of education bioengineers hold. Those with doctoral (PhD) degrees earn more than those with a master's or bachelor's degree.
Most full-time bioengineers receive benefits. Benefits usually include health insurance, paid vacation, and a retirement plan. Some companies pay for additional training.
Bioengineers and biomedical engineers (SOC 17-2031)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $23.36 | $41.35 | $53.01 |
| Yearly | $48,585 | $86,006 | $110,257 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $27.22 | $41.35 | $52.18 |
| Yearly | $56,612 | $86,025 | $108,537 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $41.35 | $48.91 | $62.08 |
| Yearly | $86,009 | $101,737 | $129,135 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $41.35 | $48.88 | $65.60 |
| Yearly | $86,024 | $101,680 | $136,437 | |
| United States | Hourly | $41.65 | $51.42 | $64.22 |
| Yearly | $86,630 | $106,950 | $133,570 | |