Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $89,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $176,310 or more. The middle half of bioengineers and biomedical engineers in Minneapolis earn between $103,020 and $161,120.
- $89K10th
- $103K25th
- $128KMedian
- $161K75th
- $176K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $130,380 | $10,865 | $62.68 |
| Median | $127,890 | $10,658 | $61.49 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $103,020 | $8,585 | $49.53 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $161,120 | $13,427 | $77.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Bioengineers and biomedical engineers in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($130,320) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($116,890). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $109,370.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $130,380 | $127,890 | $89,340 | $176,310 | 1,070 |
| Minnesota | $130,320 | $127,730 | $88,530 | $176,330 | 1,230 |
| United States | $116,890 | $109,370 | $71,850 | $168,180 | 23,480 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $130,380, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $92,979 a year, or $7,748 a month and $3,576 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $94,150 | $7,846 |
| Working in MN | $92,979 | $7,748 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for bioengineers and biomedical engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $130,380 buys what about $124,382 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary in nearby metro areas
- Madison, WI$116,160
- Milwaukee, WI$126,340
- Lincoln, NE$82,020
- Chicago, IL$100,810
- Columbia, MO$106,610
- St. Louis, MO$91,650
Highest-paying cities for bioengineers and biomedical engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($143,640).
- San Jose, CA$143,640
- San Francisco, CA$140,020
- Phoenix, AZ$137,420
- Boulder, CO$136,520
- Cincinnati, OH$130,830
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Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do bioengineers and biomedical engineers make an hour in Minneapolis?
$62.68 an hour on average, and $61.49 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bioengineers and biomedical engineers salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $89,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $103,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bioengineers and biomedical engineers take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $92,979 a year ($7,748 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $130,380. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do bioengineers and biomedical engineers earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% more than the U.S. average for this job ($116,890).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2031; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.63, this job is 3.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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