The salary statistics and trend of biomedical engineers in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related 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 | $45,000 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $59,980 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $74,300 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $94,260 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $125,080 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for biomedical engineers in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related 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 $125,080. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $74,300. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent biomedical engineers is $45,000.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of biomedical engineers in the industry of Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $74,300 | -9.45% | -28.78% |
| 2016 | $81,320 | -3.89% | - |
| 2015 | $84,480 | -8.21% | - |
| 2014 | $91,420 | 1.15% | - |
| 2013 | $90,370 | -5.88% | - |
| 2012 | $95,680 | - | - |
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 | |