Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed

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.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $109,370/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$71,850$168,180

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +5.2% projected growth, 2024–2034 — faster than average.

About 1,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills

SpeakingWritingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionScienceCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingMathematicsJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoring

Top knowledge areas

Engineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsMathematicsPhysicsDesignBiologyEnglish LanguageMedicine and Dentistry

Core tasks

• Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.

• Prepare technical reports, data summary documents, or research articles for scientific publication, regulatory submissions, or patent applications.

• Design or develop medical diagnostic or clinical instrumentation, equipment, or procedures, using the principles of engineering and biobehavioral sciences.

• Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals.

• Adapt or design computer hardware or software for medical science uses.

• Maintain databases of experiment characteristics or results.

• Develop statistical models or simulations, using statistical or modeling software.

• Read current scientific or trade literature to stay abreast of scientific, industrial, or technological advances.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers?

The median pay for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers is $109,370 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers?

Employment for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers is projected to change +5.2% from 2024 to 2034 - faster than average.

What education is typically required for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers?

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.

How many job openings are there each year for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers?

About 1,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.