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 | $24.24 | $44.24 | $55.55 |
| Yearly | $50,413 | $92,026 | $115,546 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $24.24 | $44.24 | $53.66 |
| Yearly | $50,416 | $92,029 | $111,617 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $48.77 | $50.83 | $63.76 |
| Yearly | $101,431 | $105,728 | $132,619 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $49.12 | $50.27 | $65.24 |
| Yearly | $102,166 | $104,551 | $135,683 | |
| United States | Hourly | $41.82 | $52.58 | $65.68 |
| Yearly | $86,980 | $109,370 | $136,600 | |