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Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Salary in Nevada

In Nevada, bioengineers and biomedical engineers earn $90,640 at the median — $43.58 an hour. The range runs from $61K at the entry level to $116K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$91K
Median annual
$43.58/hr
Hourly rate
$61K
Entry level (10th %)
$116K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $91K get you in Nevada?

Take-home$6,013/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,735/mo
Rent burden28.9%
COL-adjusted salary$90,640/yr
After rent$4,278/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Nevada

Bar chart showing Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary percentiles in Nevada: 10th percentile $60,530, 25th percentile $75,960, median $90,640, 75th percentile $112,200, 90th percentile $116,070. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$61K25th$76KMedian$91K75th$112K90th$116K
Bar chart showing Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary percentiles in Nevada: 10th percentile $60,530, 25th percentile $75,960, median $90,640, 75th percentile $112,200, 90th percentile $116,070. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level bioengineers and biomedical engineers (10th percentile) start around $61K. Mid-career wages sit at $91K.Top earners bring in $116K or more - a $56K spread from bottom to top.

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Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Wisconsin$129K+21%220
Oregon$129K+21%90
California$126K+18%2,900
Washington$125K+17%970
Minnesota$125K+17%720
Arizona$122K+14%410
Ohio$118K+10%1,470
Oklahoma$117K+10%90
New York$117K+10%920
New Mexico$117K+9%N/A
New Jersey$115K+8%490
Kansas$109K+2%80
Rhode Island$108K+1%N/A
Massachusetts$108K+1%3,920
North Carolina$107K+0%640

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Frequently asked questions

How much do bioengineers and biomedical engineers make in Nevada?

The median is $90,640 a year - that works out to about $43.58 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $60,530, and experienced bioengineers and biomedical engineers can clear $116,070. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $91K enough to live in Nevada?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,013/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,735/month (median of metro areas), which eats 28.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a bioengineers and biomedical engineers salary go in Nevada?

Nevada has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median bioengineers and biomedical engineers salary is worth about $90,640 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do bioengineers and biomedical engineers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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