Summary
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Quick Facts: Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | |
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$91,410 per year
$43.95 per hour |
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Bachelor's degree | |
None | |
None | |
21,200 | |
5% (Faster than average) | |
1,000 |
What Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Do
Bioengineers and biomedical engineers combine engineering principles with sciences to design and create equipment, devices, computer systems, and software.
Work Environment
Bioengineers and biomedical engineers work in manufacturing, in research facilities, and for a variety of other employers. Most work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week.
How to Become a Bioengineer or Biomedical Engineer
Bioengineers and biomedical engineers typically need a bachelor’s degree in bioengineering or biomedical engineering or in a related engineering field. Some positions require a graduate degree.
Pay
The median annual wage for biomedical engineers was $91,410 in May 2019.
Job Outlook
Employment of bioengineers and biomedical engineers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations. Increasing numbers of technologies and applications to medical equipment and devices, along with the medical needs of a growing and aging population, will require the services of these workers.
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More Information, Including Links to O*NET
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