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  1. Occupations
  2. Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

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.

SOC: 17-2031.00

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.
MetricU.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
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

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 & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • 3T scanners
  • Accelerometers
  • Acoustic measurement systems
  • Acousto-optic modulators
  • Activity monitoring devices
  • Aerosol analyzers
  • Aerosol generators
  • Analytical balances
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

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Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

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  • Bioinformatics Scientists 19-1029.01

Moderately Similar

  • Data Scientists 15-2051.00
  • Molecular and Cellular Biologists 19-1029.02
  • Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians 17-3026.00
  • Bioinformatics Technicians 15-2099.01
  • Chemists 19-2031.00

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  • Calibration Technologists and Technicians 17-3028.00
  • Materials Engineers 17-2131.00
  • Materials Scientists 19-2032.00
  • Industrial Engineers 17-2112.00
  • Histotechnologists 29-2011.04

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateCertificate in Translation of Biomedical Innovations to Clinical PracticeIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Doctoral DegreeDoctor of Philosophy in Biomedical EngineeringIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in Biomedical EngineeringIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Bachelor's DegreeBiomedical Engineering, BSEIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateEcosystems Engineering — Graduate CertificateIssuer: Auburn University
  • Doctoral DegreeBiosystems Engineering — PhDIssuer: Auburn University
  • Master's DegreeBiosystems Engineering — MSIssuer: Auburn University
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateBioproducts and Bioprocessing — Graduate CertificateIssuer: Auburn University
  • Bachelor's DegreeBiosystems EngineeringIssuer: Auburn University
  • Bachelor's DegreeBiomedical Engineering (Joint with UNC-CH)Issuer: North Carolina State University at Raleigh