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Biomedical Engineer Salary in Vietnam

The Vietnam median is $22,072 per year, with observed city pay up to Hanoi at $15,450.

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Biomedical Engineer pay in Vietnam: Hanoi leads, Hanoi trails

The Vietnam national median for a biomedical engineer is 574.110.000 ₫ a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 401.870.000 ₫ in Hanoi to 401.870.000 ₫ in Hanoi (1×).

Biomedical engineers design medical devices and systems that improve patient care. Common screening skills include Design, Biology, Regulatory, and Prototyping.

A modeled national band runs about 388.098.400 ₫–801.457.600 ₫ around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +7% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Vietnamese city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat 574.110.000 ₫ as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Vietnam shows about 3.3% CPI in 2025. A biomedical engineer raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby engineering titles on this site include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, and Chemical Engineer.

How to use Biomedical Engineer pay data in Vietnam

Start with the national median (574.110.000 ₫), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Vietnam hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: 388.098.400 ₫ (10th) → 574.110.000 ₫ (median) → 801.457.600 ₫ (90th). Hanoi’s observed median is 401.870.000 ₫, with a local band about 273.570.000 ₫–590.350.000 ₫. If an offer is “at the Vietnam median” but the job is in Hanoi, you may still be under local market.

National median
$22,072
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,839
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$15,450
Hanoi, VN
Hourly (national)
$10.61
varies by city

Biomedical Engineer salary by city in Vietnam

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Hanoi, VN$15,450

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a biomedical engineer make in Vietnam?
The national median is about 574.110.000 ₫ per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about 401.870.000 ₫ to 401.870.000 ₫.
Which Vietnam city pays biomedical engineers the most?
Hanoi, VN leads observed metros at about 401.870.000 ₫ per year (-30% vs national).
How many Vietnam cities have biomedical engineer salary data?
1 metros list observed biomedical engineer percentiles in VND on this site.
Is biomedical engineer in demand in Vietnam?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +7% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Vietnamese industry mix.