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Biomedical Engineer Salary in New Zealand

Biomedical engineers design medical devices and systems that improve patient care. The New Zealand median is $104,789 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$104,789
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,752
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$104,789
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$50.38
varies by city

Biomedical Engineer salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$104,789
Hamilton, NZ$104,789
Tauranga, NZ$104,789
Dunedin, NZ$104,789
Lower Hutt, NZ$104,789
Wellington, NZ$78,304
Auckland, NZ$73,697
Christchurch, NZ$67,364

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a biomedical engineer make in New Zealand?
The national median biomedical engineer salary in New Zealand is about $182,000 per year ($15,200 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $117,000 to $182,000.
Which New Zealand city pays biomedical engineers the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $182,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays biomedical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $117,000 per year for a biomedical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a biomedical engineer in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, biomedical engineer pay commonly spans from about $79,300 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $254,100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have biomedical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes biomedical engineer pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is biomedical engineer in demand in New Zealand?
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.