Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers: salary, outlook & degrees
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.
Middle half $86,980–$136,600. 23,480 jobs.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
Census ACS 2020-2024 microdata, workers with at least a high school diploma; EducationGuide calculation
About 1,200 openings a year, including replacements.
BLS Employment Projections 2025-35
Considerable preparation (usually a bachelor's).
BLS; O*NET 31.0 job zone
Education workers say the job requires
O*NET 31.0 survey of workers (“required level of education”); small samples, so treat shares as approximate.
Pay by state and metro
| State | Median wage |
|---|---|
| Arizona | $141,230 |
| Idaho | $133,750 |
| California | $128,310 |
| Minnesota | $127,730 |
| Massachusetts | $127,570 |
| Pennsylvania | $122,560 |
| Oregon | $122,510 |
| New Jersey | $114,680 |
| Ohio | $111,550 |
| Colorado | $110,650 |
| Wisconsin | $110,430 |
| Oklahoma | $109,340 |
| Indiana | $108,030 |
| Tennessee | $106,470 |
| Virginia | $106,140 |
| Maryland | $105,090 |
| New York | $104,010 |
| Connecticut | $103,500 |
| Florida | $101,730 |
| Michigan | $100,940 |
| District of Columbia | $100,920 |
| South Carolina | $99,130 |
| Georgia | $96,920 |
| Mississippi | $96,710 |
| Kentucky | $95,360 |
| New Hampshire | $94,890 |
| North Carolina | $94,790 |
| Texas | $92,600 |
| Utah | $90,870 |
| Illinois | $89,520 |
| Missouri | $89,480 |
| Nevada | $87,850 |
| Alabama | $85,720 |
| Louisiana | $84,320 |
| Nebraska | $83,890 |
| Iowa | $81,710 |
| PR | $80,210 |
| Arkansas | $67,850 |
Largest metro areas for this job
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton MA-NH$128,550
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington MN-WI$127,890
- New York-Newark-Jersey City NY-NJ$110,830
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim CA$128,240
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington TX$99,070
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont CA$140,660
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington PA-NJ-DE-MD$125,760
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands TX$84,160
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA-MD-WV$110,390
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler AZ$141,230
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad CA$128,270
- Worcester MA$104,060
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: median annual wage, all workers in the job. Metro areas: the largest by employment.
What the work takes
Top skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Speaking
- Mathematics
Knowledge used
- Engineering and Technology
- Computers and Electronics
- Mathematics
- Design
- Physics
Work styles
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Attention to Detail
- Innovation
- Dependability
- Cautiousness
People in this job tend to have Investigative (analytical), Realistic (hands-on), Conventional (organizing) interests.
O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0): skills and knowledge by importance; work styles; interest high points.
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers: questions
How much do bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers make?
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers earn a U.S. median $109,370 a year; the middle half earn $86,980 to $136,600 (BLS, May 2025).
Is bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers a growing field?
BLS projects growth of 7.6% from 2025 to 2035, with about 1,200 openings a year, including replacements.
What degree do you need to be a bioengineers and Biomedical Engineer?
BLS lists the typical entry education as bachelor's degree. In O*NET's survey, 96% of workers say a bachelor's or higher is required.
How much do bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers make in Florida?
The median in Florida is $101,730 a year (BLS, May 2025), compared with $109,370 nationally.
Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35); O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0); U.S. Census Bureau ACS microdata. SOC 17-2031. Method
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