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Biomedical Engineer Salary in Lewiston, Maine

The median biomedical engineer salary in Lewiston, ME is $90,657 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 8.2% below the Maine state average.

City Median
$90,657
vs State Avg
$-8,058
vs National
$-10,073
Cost of Living
90%

Biomedical Engineer Salary in Lewiston by Experience

In Lewiston, an entry-level biomedical engineer earns around $58,500, while experienced professionals earn up to $133,200 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$58,500
$-6,500 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$91,800
$-10,200 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$133,200
$-14,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Lewiston, ME

Percentile Lewiston
10th Percentile $55,800
25th Percentile $71,100
Median (50th) $90,657
75th Percentile $113,400
90th Percentile $140,400

Biomedical Engineer Salary in Other Maine Cities

Portland, ME
$108,788
Pop. 68,408
South Portland, ME
$105,767
Pop. 25,665
Bangor, ME
$92,672
Pop. 32,029
Auburn, ME
$89,650
Pop. 23,926

How to Become a Biomedical Engineer in Lewiston

Education

Most biomedical engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Lewiston and the surrounding Maine 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 Lewiston may vary based on local industry and population growth.