The salary statistics and trend of biomedical engineers in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare biomedical engineer salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $57,360 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $71,370 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $92,480 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $120,470 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $156,730 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for biomedical engineers in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) biomedical engineers is $156,730. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $92,480. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent biomedical engineers is $57,360.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of biomedical engineers in the industry of Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $92,480 | 0.22% | -0.67% |
| 2016 | $92,280 | -1.48% | - |
| 2015 | $93,650 | -2.07% | - |
| 2014 | $95,590 | 1.33% | - |
| 2013 | $94,320 | 1.29% | - |
| 2012 | $93,100 | - | - |
The average salaries of biomedical engineers in nine industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of biomedical engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Specialized Design Services | |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Testing Laboratories | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Engineering Services | |