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Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers average salary by city in California
- San Jose$143,640
- San Francisco$140,020
- San Diego$129,110
- Los Angeles$128,230
- Riverside$128,060
- Sacramento$121,020
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $143,640 | $136,450 | $109,090 | $100,177 | 110 |
| San Francisco | $140,020 | $140,660 | $119,990 | $98,040 | 116 |
| San Diego | $129,110 | $128,270 | $102,270 | $91,597 | 112 |
| Los Angeles | $128,230 | $128,240 | $102,900 | $91,078 | 114 |
| Riverside | $128,060 | $123,670 | $123,410 | $90,977 | 106 |
| Sacramento | $121,020 | $128,300 | $103,090 | $86,805 | 107 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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