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Northwest Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment10
Mean wage46.12
Entry wage40.96
10th percentile wage38.77
50th percentile wage45.48
90th percentile wage57.56
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$46.12 $37.01  $9.11
2014$45.90+.5%$36.83 +.5%$9.07
2013$45.04+1.9%$36.14 +1.9%$8.90
2012$44.18+1.9%$35.45 +1.9%$8.73
2011$43.32+2.0%$34.76 +2.0%$8.56
2010$42.64+1.6%$34.22 +1.6%$8.42
2009$41.90+1.8%$33.62 +1.8%$8.28
2008$41.45+1.1%$33.26 +1.1%$8.19
2007$40.21+3.1%$32.27 +3.1%$7.94
2006$38.87+3.5%$31.19 +3.5%$7.68
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$46.12 $24.50  $21.62
2014$45.90+.5%$24.30 +.8%$21.60
2013$45.04+1.9%$23.78 +2.2%$21.26
2012$44.18+1.9%$23.30 +2.1%$20.88
2011$43.32+2.0%$22.90 +1.7%$20.42
2010$42.64+1.6%$22.54 +1.6%$20.10
2009$41.90+1.8%$22.16 +1.7%$19.73
2008$41.45+1.1%$21.86 +1.4%$19.59
2007$40.21+3.1%$21.30 +2.6%$18.91
2006$38.87+3.5%$20.62 +3.3%$18.25

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

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