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Biomedical Engineer vs Civil Engineer salary

In Brazil, a biomedical engineer earns about 6% more than a civil engineer $50,669 vs $47,735 per year.

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Engineering
Biomedical Engineer
$50,669/yr
Monthly
$4,226
Hourly
$24
Range
$34,256$70,741
10-yr outlook
+7%
Engineering
Civil Engineer
$47,735/yr
Monthly
$3,971
Hourly
$23
Range
$32,691$66,105
10-yr outlook
+8%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileBiomedical EngineerCivil Engineer
Entry (10th)$34,256$32,691
25th$42,453$40,222
Median$50,669$47,735
75th$60,705$56,930
Senior (90th)$70,741$66,105

National Brazil figures in BRL. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a biomedical engineer or civil engineer earn more in Brazil?
A biomedical engineer earns more, at about R$ 259.000 per year vs R$ 244.000 for a civil engineer — roughly 6% (R$ 15.000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Brazil?
A biomedical engineer typically earns R$ 175.100–R$ 361.600, while a civil engineer earns R$ 167.100–R$ 337.900 per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Brazil?
On a monthly basis before tax, a biomedical engineer averages about R$ 21.600 and a civil engineer about R$ 20.300.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Brazil, a biomedical engineer earns about R$ 175.100 while a civil engineer earns about R$ 167.100 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Brazil, a biomedical engineer earns about R$ 361.600 while a civil engineer earns about R$ 337.900 per year.
Are biomedical engineer and civil engineer similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Engineering category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.