Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,700 a year or less, while the top 10% make $169,390 or more. The middle half of bioengineers and biomedical engineers in Memphis earn between $104,120 and $133,780.
- $84K10th
- $104K25th
- $106KMedian
- $134K75th
- $169K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $124,490 | $10,374 | $59.85 |
| Median | $106,470 | $8,872 | $51.19 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $104,120 | $8,677 | $50.06 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $133,780 | $11,148 | $64.32 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Bioengineers and biomedical engineers in Memphis earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($124,040) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($116,890). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $109,370.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $124,490 | $106,470 | $83,700 | $169,390 | 140 |
| Tennessee | $124,040 | $106,470 | $81,070 | $174,020 | 170 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $124,490, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $96,355 a year, or $8,030 a month and $3,706 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $96,355 | $8,030 |
| Working in MS | $92,107 | $7,676 |
| Working in AR | $91,949 | $7,662 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for bioengineers and biomedical engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $124,490 buys what about $135,052 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary in nearby metro areas
- St. Louis, MO$91,650
- Columbia, MO$106,610
- Louisville, KY$100,920
- Atlanta, GA$98,400
- Bloomington, IN$114,140
- Indianapolis, IN$125,090
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 Memphis: questions
How much do bioengineers and biomedical engineers make an hour in Memphis?
$59.85 an hour on average, and $51.19 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bioengineers and biomedical engineers salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,700 a year and the 25th percentile is $104,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bioengineers and biomedical engineers take-home pay in Memphis?
About $96,355 a year ($8,030 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $124,490. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do bioengineers and biomedical engineers earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.52, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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