The salary statistics and trend of biomedical engineers in the industry of scientific research and development 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 | $59,730 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $74,410 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $95,940 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $125,000 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $158,960 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for biomedical engineers in the industry of scientific research and development 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 $158,960. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $95,940. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent biomedical engineers is $59,730.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of biomedical engineers in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $95,940 | 1.19% | 1.87% |
| 2016 | $94,800 | -2.43% | - |
| 2015 | $97,100 | -0.06% | - |
| 2014 | $97,160 | 0.48% | - |
| 2013 | $96,690 | 2.63% | - |
| 2012 | $94,150 | - | - |
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.