Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $110,960 or more. The middle half of bioengineers and biomedical engineers in Winston-Salem earn between $69,970 and $84,330.
- $68K10th
- $70K25th
- $78KMedian
- $84K75th
- $111K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $82,820 | $6,902 | $39.82 |
| Median | $77,670 | $6,472 | $37.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $69,970 | $5,831 | $33.64 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,330 | $7,028 | $40.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Bioengineers and biomedical engineers in Winston-Salem earn 17% less than the North Carolina average ($99,740) and 29% less than the U.S. average ($116,890). At the median the gap is -29% against the U.S. median of $109,370.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $82,820 | $77,670 | $68,470 | $110,960 | 50 |
| North Carolina | $99,740 | $94,790 | $67,260 | $134,880 | 920 |
| 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 Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $82,820, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $64,298 a year, or $5,358 a month and $2,473 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for bioengineers and biomedical engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $82,820 buys what about $89,980 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 4th of 4 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Raleigh pays the most ($103,990).
All Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salaries in North Carolina
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 Winston-Salem: questions
How much do bioengineers and biomedical engineers make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$39.82 an hour on average, and $37.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bioengineers and biomedical engineers salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $69,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bioengineers and biomedical engineers take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $64,298 a year ($5,358 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $82,820.
Do bioengineers and biomedical engineers earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% less 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 Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.20, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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