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Biomedical Engineer Salary in Wilmington, Delaware

The median biomedical engineer salary in Wilmington, DE is $105,767 per year, which is 5.0% above the national median and 4.0% above the Delaware state average.

City Median
$105,767
vs State Avg
+$4,030
vs National
+$5,037
Cost of Living
105%

Biomedical Engineer Salary in Wilmington by Experience

In Wilmington, an entry-level biomedical engineer earns around $68,250, while experienced professionals earn up to $155,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$68,250
+$3,250 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$107,100
+$5,100 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$155,400
+$7,400 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Wilmington, DE

Percentile Wilmington
10th Percentile $65,100
25th Percentile $82,950
Median (50th) $105,767
75th Percentile $132,300
90th Percentile $163,800

Biomedical Engineer Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Newark, DE
$102,745
Pop. 33,398
Bear, DE
$99,723
Pop. 21,000
Middletown, DE
$98,715
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$96,701
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Biomedical Engineer in Wilmington

Education

Most biomedical engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Wilmington and the surrounding Delaware area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Medical DevicesCAD/CAMFDA RegulationsBiomechanicsMATLABClinical Research

Job Outlook

Nationally, biomedical engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Wilmington may vary based on local industry and population growth.