State of Connecticut Home 1Q 2015 Connecticut Occupational Employment & Wages Home
Select Occupation
State of Connecticut (1Q 2015)
All Industry
Estimated employment60
Mean wage45.50
Entry wage32.87
10th percentile wage29.29
50th percentile wage45.47
90th percentile wage64.98
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Professional & Business Services3045.4%
Education & Health Services1025.1%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Education & Health Services1044.56
Professional & Business Services3041.58
Biomedical Engineers (17-2031)
Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and heath management and care delivery systems.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$45.50 $39.62  $5.88
2014$45.28+.5%$39.43 +.5%$5.85
2013$44.43+1.9%$38.69 +1.9%$5.74
2012$43.58+1.9%$37.95 +1.9%$5.63
2011$42.73+2.0%$37.21 +2.0%$5.52
2010$42.07+1.6%$36.63 +1.6%$5.44
2009$41.33+1.8%$35.99 +1.8%$5.34
2008$40.89+1.1%$35.61 +1.1%$5.28
2007$39.67+3.1%$34.55 +3.1%$5.13
2006$38.35+3.5%$33.39 +3.5%$4.96
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$45.50 $26.98  $18.52
2014$45.28+.5%$26.76 +.8%$18.52
2013$44.43+1.9%$26.19 +2.2%$18.24
2012$43.58+1.9%$25.66 +2.1%$17.92
2011$42.73+2.0%$25.22 +1.7%$17.52
2010$42.07+1.6%$24.82 +1.6%$17.25
2009$41.33+1.8%$24.41 +1.7%$16.93
2008$40.89+1.1%$24.08 +1.4%$16.82
2007$39.67+3.1%$23.46 +2.6%$16.22
2006$38.35+3.5%$22.71 +3.3%$15.64

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2015

State of Connecticut Department of Labor Office of Research
200 Folly Brook Boulevard Wethersfield, CT 06109
Phone: 860-263-6285
Go to the Connecticut Department of Labor's Office of Research website

Wage Home | Feedback | Disclaimer | Privacy | Accessibility Policy

Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Connecticut 45.50 60
Highest Employment
Connecticut 45.50 60