Quick answer: Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in the Jacksonville area earn a median $103,800 per year, below the national median of $109,370, and the metro employs about 110 of them (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
| Metric | Jacksonville metro | Florida | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $103,800 | $101,730 | $109,370 |
| 10th percentile | $64,190 | $62,360 | $71,850 |
| 25th percentile | $79,600 | $77,420 | $86,980 |
| 75th percentile | $127,140 | $131,400 | $136,600 |
| 90th percentile | $160,450 | $163,370 | $168,180 |
| Employment | 110 | 900 | 23,480 |
| Location quotient | 0.93 | - | 1.00 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Metro figures cover the Jacksonville, FL metropolitan statistical area.
The Jacksonville median of $103,800 is below the national median of $109,370, and above the Florida statewide median of $101,730 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The metro’s location quotient of 0.93 means bioengineers and biomedical engineers are less concentrated here than in the average U.S. labor market (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Higher concentration generally means more employers competing for the same people, and an easier job change later.
Biomedical engineering clusters tightly around medical device manufacturing regions, so local employment differs sharply from the national picture.
| Metro area | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | $121,280 | 200 |
| Tampa | $100,540 | 130 |
Figures: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Licensing is a state matter, not a city one. Biomedical engineering follows the standard state-administered Professional Engineer path, but licensure is uncommon in practice because most biomedical engineers work for device manufacturers under what is commonly called the industrial exemption. What governs the work instead is the federal regulatory framework around medical devices, which shapes the verification, validation and documentation the job centers on.
See the Florida licensing and pay overview for the statewide picture, and confirm current requirements with your state engineering licensing board.
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Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
The median annual wage for bioengineers and biomedical engineers in the Jacksonville, FL metro area is $103,800, below the national median of $109,370 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The Jacksonville, FL metro area employs about 110 bioengineers and biomedical engineers (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Licensing is handled at state level rather than by city. Biomedical engineering follows the standard state-administered Professional Engineer path, but licensure is uncommon in practice because most biomedical engineers work for device manufacturers under what is commonly called the industrial exemption. What governs the work instead is the federal regulatory framework around medical devices, which shapes the verification, validation and documentation the job centers on. Confirm current requirements with your state engineering licensing board.
The academic portion of these programs is widely available online for working adults, while labs, clinical hours or supervised field work are completed in person. Check that the program's accreditation satisfies your state engineering licensing board.
The Jacksonville metro median is $103,800 against a statewide median of $101,730 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Compare that gap with the difference in living costs before treating it as a raise.
Wage and employment figures describe the occupation as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, not the graduates of any particular program, and individual outcomes may vary. Licensing rules change; confirm current requirements with the responsible state board before enrolling.
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