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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$42.19
Entry wage$35.03
10th percentile wage$27.93
50th percentile wage$43.87
90th percentile wage$50.19
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
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$43.87 $37.63  $6.24
2015$42.76+2.6%$36.67 +2.6%$6.08
2014$41.96+1.9%$35.99 +1.9%$5.97
2013$41.15+1.9%$35.30 +1.9%$5.85
2012$40.35+2.0%$34.61 +2.0%$5.74
2011$39.73+1.6%$34.08 +1.6%$5.65
2010$39.03+1.8%$33.48 +1.8%$5.55
2009$38.61+1.1%$33.12 +1.1%$5.49
2008$37.46+3.1%$32.13 +3.1%$5.33
2007$36.21+3.5%$31.06 +3.5%$5.15
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$43.87 $20.85  $23.02
2015$42.76+2.6%$20.27 +2.9%$22.49
2014$41.96+1.9%$19.83 +2.2%$22.12
2013$41.15+1.9%$19.43 +2.1%$21.72
2012$40.35+2.0%$19.10 +1.7%$21.25
2011$39.73+1.6%$18.80 +1.6%$20.93
2010$39.03+1.8%$18.48 +1.7%$20.55
2009$38.61+1.1%$18.23 +1.4%$20.38
2008$37.46+3.1%$17.77 +2.6%$19.70
2007$36.21+3.5%$17.20 +3.3%$19.01
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 2016
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South Central $43.87  
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