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Biomedical Engineer Salary in Japan

Biomedical engineers design medical devices and systems that improve patient care. The Japan median is $105,263 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$105,263
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,772
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$105,263
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$50.61
varies by city

Biomedical Engineer salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$105,263
Sapporo, JP$105,263
Fukuoka, JP$105,263
Kawasaki, JP$105,263
Kobe, JP$105,263
Kyoto, JP$105,263
Saitama, JP$105,263
Hiroshima, JP$105,263
Sendai, JP$105,263
Tokyo, JP$79,565
Osaka, JP$64,739
Nagoya, JP$59,550

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a biomedical engineer make in Japan?
The national median biomedical engineer salary in Japan is about ￥17,040,000 per year (￥1,420,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥9,640,000 to ￥17,040,000.
Which Japan city pays biomedical engineers the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥17,040,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays biomedical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥9,640,000 per year for a biomedical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a biomedical engineer in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, biomedical engineer pay commonly spans from about ￥6,560,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥23,787,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have biomedical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes biomedical engineer pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is biomedical engineer in demand in Japan?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +7% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer.