Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $127,250 or more. The middle half of bioengineers and biomedical engineers in Louisville earn between $83,580 and $107,860.
- $79K10th
- $84K25th
- $99KMedian
- $108K75th
- $127K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $100,920 | $8,410 | $48.52 |
| Median | $98,900 | $8,242 | $47.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,580 | $6,965 | $40.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $107,860 | $8,988 | $51.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Bioengineers and biomedical engineers in Louisville earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($98,310) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($116,890). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $109,370.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $100,920 | $98,900 | $78,550 | $127,250 | 70 |
| Kentucky | $98,310 | $95,360 | $78,570 | $121,180 | 80 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $100,920, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $74,192 a year, or $6,183 a month and $2,854 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $76,830 | $6,402 |
| Working in KY | $74,192 | $6,183 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for bioengineers and biomedical engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $100,920 buys what about $108,430 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary in nearby metro areas
- Bloomington, IN$114,140
- Cincinnati, OH$130,830
- Indianapolis, IN$125,090
- Dayton, OH$108,300
- Columbus, OH$120,850
- 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 Louisville: questions
How much do bioengineers and biomedical engineers make an hour in Louisville?
$48.52 an hour on average, and $47.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bioengineers and biomedical engineers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bioengineers and biomedical engineers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $74,192 a year ($6,183 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $100,920. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do bioengineers and biomedical engineers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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