Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.
Common Job Titles
- Biomedical Engineer
- Biomedical Technician (Biomedical Tech)
- Process Engineer
- Research Engineer
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
21,860
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $71,860. 25th percentile: U.S. $86,630. 50th percentile: U.S. $106,950. 75th percentile: U.S. $133,570. 90th percentile: U.S. $165,060. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $71,860 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $165,060 |
| Workers on average earn | $115,020 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Engineering and Technology4.6/5
- Computers and Electronics4.5/5
- Mathematics4.4/5
- Physics4.0/5
- Design4.0/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- C
- C++
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Extensible markup language XML
- Hypertext markup language HTML
- JavaScript
- Linux
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Oracle Database
- Oracle Java
- Python
- R
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- SAP software
- SAS
- Splunk Enterprise
- Structured query language SQL
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- UNIX
Technology Skills
- ADInstruments LabChart
- ANSYS simulation software
- Ab Initio
- Ada
- Advanced computer simulation language ACSL
- ApE A Plasmid Editor
- AspenTech HYSYS
- Biomechanical modeling software
Tools & Equipment
- 3T scanners
- Accelerometers
- Acoustic measurement systems
- Acousto-optic modulators
- Activity monitoring devices
- Aerosol analyzers
- Aerosol generators
- Analytical balances