# Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

SOC 17-2031. Page: https://educationguide.com/careers/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.

## Pay and outlook
- U.S. median wage $109,370 (middle half $86,980–$136,600; BLS May 2025)
- Jobs 2025-35: 7.6%; ~1.2k openings a year; typical entry: Bachelor's degree

## Fields of degree of young workers (ages 25-34, bachelor's+)

## Median wage by state
- AL: $85,720
- AR: $67,850
- AZ: $141,230
- CA: $128,310
- CO: $110,650
- CT: $103,500
- DC: $100,920
- FL: $101,730
- GA: $96,920
- IA: $81,710
- ID: $133,750
- IL: $89,520
- IN: $108,030
- KY: $95,360
- LA: $84,320
- MA: $127,570
- MD: $105,090
- MI: $100,940
- MN: $127,730
- MO: $89,480
- MS: $96,710
- NC: $94,790
- NE: $83,890
- NH: $94,890
- NJ: $114,680
- NV: $87,850
- NY: $104,010
- OH: $111,550
- OK: $109,340
- OR: $122,510
- PA: $122,560
- PR: $80,210
- SC: $99,130
- TN: $106,470
- TX: $92,600
- UT: $90,870
- VA: $106,140
- WI: $110,430

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#careers

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